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ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( F47 ) has approved a new standard that supports the increasing amount of space travel by improving data exchange between space operators and the Federal Aviation Administration. According to ASTM International member Zheng Tao, as the number and diversity of space operations increase, improved date exchange will help air traffic management…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11240 ###
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ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( F47 ) is developing a proposed standard that will serve as a guide for medical qualifications for suborbital vehicle passengers. The proposed standard ( WK76057 ) will provide a consensus set of passenger acceptance guidelines that can serve as advice to commercial operators as they develop their own medical programs. Both commercial…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11228 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide requirements for precision sharp-cornered laser and laser-hybrid carbon steel square and rectangular tube and guidance on the specification of open sections used in architectural and industrial applications. ASTM International member Catherine Houska notes that…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11181, , ###
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A new standard developed by ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( F47 ) establishes a failure tolerance for suborbital vehicles specific to situations of occupant safety. Failure tolerance, also known as fault tolerance, is the ability of a system to continue satisfying safety or operational objectives in the event one or more components fail. “Failure tolerance provides a…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11123 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help in the construction of water service lines connecting buildings to water distribution mains. ASTM’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is developing the proposed standard. The proposed standard ( WK70162 ) describes the use of welded partially corrugated stainless steel tube for potable water, though ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.8329730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11105 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to test for specific metals in crude oils. ASTM’s petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee ( D02 ) developed the new standard. The new standard (soon to be published as D8322) describes a test method using microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry (MP-AES) to determine the presence of nickel, vanadium, iron, and other elements…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11053 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to help industries obtain properly coated thermal spray aluminum coated carbon steel pipe used to mitigate corrosion under insulation. ASTM’s steel, stainless steel, and related alloys committee ( A01 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK67493 ), which was originally created by a project team within the Materials Technology Institute (MTI). MTI is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10995
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is developing its first proposed standard on ultra-high-strength steel tubing, which is increasingly needed for innovation in the auto industry. “There are no ASTM standards that currently address ultra-high-strength steel tubing,” says ASTM International member Dean Richardson. “The new standard will define the…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10851
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ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( F47 ), launched in 2016, has approved its first technical standard. The new guide ( F3344 ) covers fundamental safeguards for storing, using, and handling liquid rocket propellants. The document was developed by the subcommittee on spaceports. "Our committee has been working diligently to develop industry consensus standards for commercial…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10736