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ASTM International Standards for Sustainability in Buildings is Now Available

The 3rd Edition of ASTM International Standards for Sustainability in Buildings is now available on CD-ROM.  This new compilation includes all of the ASTM standards that are referenced by the U.S. Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers as of January 2007, and is a “must-have” for all those in the public and private sector who must meet the growing demand for sustainable building. 

April 1, 2007

ASTM Standards and Technical Articles Relating to Structural Glazing Now Available

A new publication, ASTM Standards and Technical Articles Relating to Structural Glazing, is now available from ASTM International.  This book is a valuable tool for the construction industry as well as the fire standards industry and includes 12 ASTM test methods, specifications, and guides for using silicone adhesives to attach glass, metal, or other panel materials to the structure of a building.  These sealants help protect glass and other panels on the building facades f

March 1, 2007

ASTM International Publishes STP 1480, Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics: 35th Volume

STP 1480, Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics:  35th Volume, is now available from ASTM International.  STP 1480 contains 38 peer-reviewed papers that cover the latest research on fracture mechanics, including fracture, fatigue, residual stress, creep, creep/fatigue, constraint and stress corrosion, and links them to concepts used in structural integrity assessment.

March 1, 2007

NEW ASTM International Interlaboratory Crosscheck Program on Fuel Ethanol Is Now Offered

The ASTM International Proficiency Testing Center, in cooperation with the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the national trade association for he USA ethanol industry, is pleased to offer a new Interlaboratory Crosscheck Program (ILCP) on Fuel Ethanol starting in August 2007. The program will provide participating laboratories with statistics that can be used to improve or maintain high performance levels in their laboratories when conducting routine ASTM Fuel Ethanol analyses.

February 1, 2007

ASTM International Publishes STP 1497, Residual Stress Effects on Fatigue and Fracture Testing and Incorporation of Results into Design

STP 1497, Residual Effects on Fatigue and Fracture Testing and Incorporation of Results into Design, is now available from ASTM International.   STP 1497 contains eleven peer-reviewed papers written by experts in their field  that provide an understanding of residual stresses, fatigue crack growth, fatigue lifetime predictions, and their effect on structural integrity.

February 1, 2007

ASTM International Standards on Emergency Medical Services: 3rd Edition Now Available on CD-ROM

The CD-ROM version of ASTM Standards on Emergency Medical Services, 3rd Edition, is now available from ASTM International.   The compilation contains 67 of the latest ASTM specifications, test methods and practices for emergency medical services (EMS), as well as 80 referenced designations and titles of related ASTM, ANSI and ISO standards.  Standards included in the 3rd Edition cover the following topics:  search and rescue, anesthetic and respiratory equipment, examination gloves, su

February 1, 2007

ASTM International Announces Publication of New Edition of Selected ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products

The 10th Edition of Selected ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products is now available from ASTM International.  This new edition provides the latest fencing and fencing-related standards for all aspects of the fencing industry, and is a valuable resource for fencing manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers; architects; project designers, and engineers.

The 10th edition includes 42 ASTM standards that cover:

February 1, 2007

ASTM International Announces Publication of STP 1473, Beryllium: Sampling and Analysis

STP 1473, Beryllium: Sampling and Analysis is a new technical publication available from ASTM International.  STP 1473 includes nine peer-reviewed papers that provide the latest research on beryllium sample collection, preparation, and measurement.  The publication also identifies new areas of standards development concerning beryllium sampling and analytical procedures and covers the following topics:

December 1, 2006

ASTM International Publishes Second Edition of ASTM Standards on Detention and Correctional Facilities

The Second Edition of ASTM Standards on Detention and Correctional Facilities is now available from ASTM International.  This new edition includes 14 key ASTM specifications, test methods, and practices for products used throughout the industry in the manufacture of doors, locks, and security systems for detention and correctional facilities.  It also includes the Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association Specification 863 for Detention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.

December 1, 2006