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  • PD 5686:1978

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    The use of SI units

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  23-07-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-1978

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Provides for industry the internationally-agreed advice on the use of SI units given in ISO 1000. Gives introductory and explanatory information for British readers, including details of the EEC Directives on units of measurement. Incorporates information from ISO 1000.

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    Committee SS/7
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
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    BS 3763:1976 The International System of units (SI)
    BS 853-1(1996) : 1996 SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
    BS 1206:1974 Specification for fireclay sinks: dimensions and workmanship
    BS 4950:1973 Specification for sprayed and fused metal coatings for engineering purposes
    BS L 102:1971 Specification for bars and extruded sections of aluminium-copper-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (solution treated and aged at room temperature) (not exceeding 200 mm diameter or minor sectional dimension) (Cu 4.4, Mg 0.5, Si 0.7, Mn 0.8)
    BS 6319-1:1983 Testing of resin and polymer/cement compositions for use in construction Method for preparation of test specimens
    BS 5189-3:1975 Dental casting investments Ethyl silicate-bonded investment materials
    BS 5421-2:1978 Methods of test for elastomeric threads Polyurethane thread (elastane yarn)
    BS 5973:1981 Code of practice for access and working scaffolds and special scaffold structures in steel
    BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
    BS 5516:1977 Code of practice for patent glazing
    BS 3688-1:1963 Methods for mechanical testing of metals at elevated temperatures. Tensile testing
    BS 2L 77:1971 Specification for forging stock and forgings of aluminium-copper-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (solution treated and precipitation treated) (Cu 4.4, Mg 0.5, Si 0.7, Mn 0.8)
    BS 3G 100-2.3.13:1973 Specification for general requirements for equipment for use in aircraft. All equipment. Environmental conditions Resistance to fire in designated fire zones
    BS 4954-2:1978 Methods for testing and rating induction units for air distribution systems Acoustic testing and rating
    BS 350-1:1974 Conversion factors and tables Basis of tables. Conversion factors
    BS 3692:1967 Specification for ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Metric units
    BS 3G 100-2.3.10:1974 Specification for general requirements for equipment for use in aircraft. All equipment. Environmental conditions Impact icing
    BS 3G 100-2.3.11:1973 Specification for general requirements for equipment for use in aircraft. All equipment. Environmental conditions Water-proofness
    BS 5390:1976 Code of practice for stone masonry
    BS 4A 4:1966 Test pieces and test methods for metallic materials for aircraft. Metric units
    BS 3533:1981 Glossary of thermal insulation terms
    BS 4856-2:1975 Methods for testing and rating fan coil units, unit heaters and unit coolers Thermal and volumetric performance for cooling duties: without additional ducting
    BS 3G 100-2.3.14:1973 Specification for general requirements for equipment for use in aircraft. All equipment. Environmental conditions Acoustic vibration
    BS 4857-2:1978 Methods for testing and rating terminal reheat units for air distribution systems Acoustic testing and rating
    BS 1192-1:1984 Construction drawing practice Recommendations for general principles
    BS 5550-3.12.1:1979 Cinematography. 35 mm film. Miscellaneous Specification for metal cans for processed 35 mm motion-picture film
    BS EN 113000:1993 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Generic specification: camera tubes
    BS 4A 4-1.3:1967 Specification for test pieces and test methods for metallic materials. Tensile tests Uninterrupted creep and rupture tests. Metric units
    BS 4856-4:1978 Methods for testing and rating fan coil units, unit heaters and unit coolers Acoustic performance; without additional ducting
    BS HR 51:1973 Specification for heat-resisting alloy billets, bars, forgings and parts (Ni 25.5, Cr 14.7, Ti 2, Mn 1.5, Mo 1.2, Si 0.7, V 0.3, Fe remainder)
    BS 4A 4-1.2:1967 Specification for test pieces and test methods for metallic materials. Tensile tests Tensile tests - elevated temperature. Metric units
    BS 340:1979 Specification for precast concrete kerbs, channels, edgings and quadrants
    BS 497-1:1976 Specification for manhole covers, road gully gratings and frames for drainage purposes Cast iron and cast steel
    BS 4940:1973 Recommendations for the presentation of technical information about products and services in the construction industry
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