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ASTM International’s committee on nuclear technology and applications (E10) presented the Peter D. Hedgecock Award to Milan Brumovský. He was recognized for his s ustai n ed and exce p tion a l cont r i bu t i o n to the de v elop m ent and use of co n sensus standar d s and technical contributions in the f ield o f nuclear t e chnology. Brumovský’s career concentrations include research of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11454 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Frank H. Ruddy, president of Ruddy Consulting, for his contributions to the nuclear technology and applications committee ( E10 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11201 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will allow laboratories and research institutions to estimate mechanical properties of metallic materials through a minimally destructive process known as small punch testing. ASTM’s nuclear technology and applications committee ( E10 ) developed the new standard, which will soon be published as E3205. “Small punch testing uses extremely small specimens to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.8329726; smawn@astm.org Release #11055 ###
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ASTM International’s nuclear technology and applications committee (E10) has honored Mary Helen Sparks, consultant with Flanders & Sparks Consulting (Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA), with the Peter D. Hedgecock Award. Sparks was recognized for sustained and exceptional contributions to the development and use of consensus standards in the field of nuclear technology and its dosimetry…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11018 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to test the efficiency of radiological decontamination methods. ASTM’s committee on nuclear technology and applications ( E10 ) developed the new standard ( E3190 ). ASTM International member Rick Demmer notes that the new standard will provide a difficult final exam for new decontamination efforts so they can be evaluated in an independent method…
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A new ASTM International standard aims to help protect workers and property during routine operations at nuclear facilities. ASTM International’s committee on nuclear technology and applications ( E10 ) developed the standard ( E3191 ), which provides guidance on permanent foam coatings – applied to various facility surfaces – that reduce: Migration of contamination into or along buildings,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10707
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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ASTM International’s committee on nuclear technology and applications ( E10 ) has created new specifications for coatings that help prevent the release of radioactive particles when nuclear facilities are being decommissioned. The specifications aim to immobilize radioactive contamination, minimize worker exposure, and protect uncontaminated areas against the spread of radioactive contamination…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org R elease #10372
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John Eichenlaub, chief operating officer at Builders Fence Company, Inc. in Sun Valley, CA., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences. Formed in 1973, F14 includes 6 subcommittees that oversee more than 45 standards related to fences, fence systems and related materials used to manufacture them. Eichenlaub has been a member of the committee and ASTM International…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10021
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ASTM Fence Committee Approves New Standards on Ornamental Aluminum Fencing and Polymer Privacy SlatsASTM International Committee F14 on Fences has recently approved two new standards: ASTM F2957 , Specification for Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems; and ASTM F3000/F3000M , Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats., Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems, ASTM F2957 was developed by Subcommittee F14.35 on Architectural Metal Fence Systems. The new standard defines minimum selection criteria and test procedures to ensure product users that an ornamental aluminum fence system has sufficient strength to withstand reasonable loads and forces, and has the appropriate combination of material and organic coating surface protection to withstand effects of…, Polymer Privacy Insert Slats, ASTM F3000/F3000M is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories . ASTM F3000/F3000M covers both inserted slats that are placed into chain link fabric after the fence has been installed as well as slats that are pre-inserted into chain link mesh during the link weaving process. According to William Ullrich, principal, Link Consulting LLC, and an F14…, ASTM Committee F14 Next Meeting:, June 25, 2013, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, (ASTM F2957) Larry Burkholder, Digger Specialties Inc., Bremen, Ind., Phone: 574-546-5999; lburkholder@diggerspecialties.com; (ASTM F3000/F3000M) William Ullrich, Link Consulting LLC, Annapolis, Md., Phone: 410-849-2610; bullrich.link@comcast.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9375