PD 6682-4:2003

1   Scope This part of PD 6682 gives guidance on the use of BS EN 13055‑1 in the UK. BS EN 13055‑1 which specifies the properties of lightweight aggregates and lightweight filler aggregates obtained by processing natural, manufactured, by-product or recycled materials and mixtures of these aggregates for use in concrete, mortar and grout in buildings, roads and civil engineering works.

BS EN 13055‑1 covers lightweight aggregates of mineral origin having particle densities not exceeding 2 000 kg/m 3 (2.00 Mg/m 3 ) or loose bulk densities not exceeding 1 200 kg/m 3 (1.20 Mg/m 3 ), including:

a) natural aggregates;

b) aggregates manufactured from natural materials and/or from by-products of industrial processes;

c) by-products of industrial processes;

d) recycled aggregates.