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A new ASTM International standard will help the road and paving industry make better use of foundry sand in asphalt mixtures. The new standard ( D8140 ) was developed by the ASTM International committee on road and paving material ( D04 ). Foundry sand is a fine aggregate used to produce molds or cores for casting. Foundry sand is mostly made of silica sand, lake sand, olivine sand, or zircon…, 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:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10512
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A new ASTM International standard outlines a way to quantitatively determine the extent and causes of cracking in a building sealant. The new standard (soon to be published as C1851) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “When you see a weathered sealant, it is usually cracked, crazed, or crumbled,” says ASTM International member Chris White, a…, 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:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10510
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A new ASTM International standard defines terms for the radiation processing industry that will help enhance communication and avoid ambiguity for people who work in that field. The terminology standard ( E3083 ) was developed by ASTM International committee on radiation processing ( E61 ). Radiation processing includes, for example, sterilization of medical devices, reduction of microbial…, 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 #10452
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ASTM International has published a standard for a new material used as an expansion joint filler for sidewalks, driveways, curbs, gutter, parking areas, roadways, and other concrete construction. The new standard ( D8139 ) was developed by the ASTM International committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ). According to ASTM International member Larry Weimer of NOMACO, Inc., the specification…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10433
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers and regulators better understand how building sealants change once they have been compressed or stretched. The new standard ( C1815 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “Think about the last time you rolled out pizza dough,” says ASTM International member Christopher White, a research…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10425
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ASTM International announced today that it is a supporting partner of the SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition 2017 , Sept. 5-8, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, in the U.K. SPE Offshore Europe is recognized by offshore exploration and production professionals as Europe’s leading petroleum event. The conference will explore the most significant technologies, allow for…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alistair Klein, tel +44.7402.636307, aklein@astm.org R elease #10382
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A proposed standard will measure the temperature of asphalt mixture during production to help ensure the quality of the final pavement. The standard (WK59386, Test Method for Field Measurement of Asphalt Mixture Temperatures by Hand Held Temperature Measurement Sensors), is being created by ASTM International’s committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ). Ensuring the correct temperature can…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org R elease #10380
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ASTM International’s committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ) is developing a new specification for retroreflective and fluorescent materials to be applied on the body of a vehicle. These materials will enhance the visibility of the vehicle to other users on the road. This standard (WK55400, Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Vehicle Conspicuity) will outline the attributes and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org R elease #10357
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A proposed ASTM International standard will protect worker’s health by monitoring the levels of hydrogen sulfide gas in workplace air. The proposed standard (WK59402, Test Methods for Measurement of Hydrogen Sulfide in Workplace Air by Direct-Reading Electrochemical Detectors) is being developed by the ASTM International committee on air quality ( D22 ). The proposed standard will use direct-…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org R elease #10358
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ASTM International’s committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ) is developing a standard that will support replacing mercury thermometers with appropriate electronic thermometers in the committee’s own standards. The new standard (D8055, Guide for Selecting an Appropriate Electronic Thermometer for Replacing Mercury Thermometers in D4 Road and Paving Standards) is a result of efforts by the…, ASTM Committee D4 on Road and Paving Standards Next Meeting:, June 13-15, 2017, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Mary Stroup-Gardiner, tel +1.831.324.4032; marystroupgardiner@outlook.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org R elease #10323