Manual 56, Guide to Friction, Wear and Erosion Testing, is now available from ASTM International.  The manual, authored by Kenneth G. Budinski, is an excellent resource for newcomers to tribology and a useful reference for practicing tribologists.

STP 1481, Fatigue and Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials and Devices, is now available from ASTM International.  STP 1481 contains eleven peer-reviewed papers that include timely information on the unique thermal and mechanical properties of shape memory alloys (SMA’s) and metallic medical materials and devices. 

ASTM Standards Related to Candles and Accessories is now available from ASTM International.  This CD-ROM contains the complete set of the six ASTM candle standards and the six standards referenced in those standards. 

The sixth volume of STP 1504, Roofing Research and Standards Development, is now available from ASTM International.  This new edition serves as a valuable resource for all roofing professionals including contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, researchers, sales and marketing personnel, product development specialists and insurers.

STP 1495, Heat-Air-Moisture Transport: Measurements on Building Materials, is now available from ASTM International.  STP 1495 contains eleven peer-reviewed papers that provide the latest research and standards development activities to ensure the reliable, consistent and meaningful measurement of heat-air-moisture transport through building materials. 

A new compilation, ASTM Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products, is available from ASTM International. This online collection gives you instant access to 14 ASTM standards related to ISO 11137, Sterilization of Health Care Products—Requirements for Validation and Routine Control-Radiation Sterilization, and features the latest information available as standards are updated throughout the year. 

Manual 36, Safe Use of Oxygen and Oxygen Systems:  Handbook for Design, Operation and Maintenance, 2nd Edition, is now available from ASTM International. This heavily revised new edition provides a practical set of guidelines for safe oxygen system design, storage, handling and usage.  Harold D. Beeson, Sarah R. Smith and Walter F. Stewart served as the editors for the manual. 

ASTM International announces the publication of a new compilation, ASTM Standards on Building Economics: 6th Edition.  This new edition provides a comprehensive resource for evaluating the economic performance of investments in buildings, building systems and other constructed facilities, and includes six different sections.

ASTM International announces the publication of a new compilation, ASTM Standards on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology, 2nd Edition.  This comprehensive new edition provides 72 of the latest standards relating to erosion and sediment control.  It includes 28 new ASTM standards that did not appear in the first edition. 

ASTM International announces the publication of Manual 43, Technical Aspects of Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments: 2nd Edition.  This new edition has been updated to address the recent changes to EPA All Appropriate Inquiry Rules and the newly revised ASTM Phase I standard.  It has been expanded to include additional explanations, approaches and figures.