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A new ASTM International standard aims to help those involved in manufacturing and selling resilient flooring to test for ortho-phthalate content. According to ASTM International member Amy Costello, sustainability manager at Armstrong Flooring Inc., the new standard specifically aims to improve reproducibility and repeatability for phthalate content testing in resilient floors. She says the new…, 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 #10972
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A new ASTM International standard aims to help departments of transportation and other government agencies select the best hot-applied asphaltic materials to repair potholes and cracks in asphalt and hydraulic-concrete pavements. ASTM International’s road and paving materials committee (D04) developed the new standard, which will soon be published as D8260. According to ASTM International member…, 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 #10958
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A new ASTM International standard will help grade the performance of pavement materials. The new specification ( D8239 ) provides performance standards for liquid asphalt used in road construction, using the multiple stress creep and recovery test. The classifications rate an asphalt for resistance to: high-temperature rutting, low-temperature cracking, and durability over a range of temperatures…, 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 #10712
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Recently-approved revisions to three footwear standards align them with each other, helping test laboratories and users have greater confidence that product conformance reports will include the most current corresponding data for both testing and performance. One of the revised standards covers test methods for foot protection ( F2412 ). The remaining two are specifications for performance…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10670
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ASTM International continued a yearly tradition of sponsoring a t-shirt contest on Aug. 9 for the summer day camp program for youth near its West Conshohocken global headquarters. The sponsorship also involved supporting field trips earlier in the summer. On Aug. 9, ASTM International staff helped judge a t-shirt contest which provided monetary prizes for three age ranges of campers. First-place…, Media Inquiries:, Julianne Costa, tel +1.610.832.9766; jcosta@astm.org R elease #10381
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ASTM International’s committee on pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear (F13) recently held a four-day workshop to test instruments that measure the risks of people slipping while walking on various surfaces. According to organizers, this could help researchers, manufacturers, and others looking to improve walkway safety. The instruments – called walkway tribometers – assess slip resistance of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10595
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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 covers initial performance requirements for “rigid core” resilient flooring. This relatively new type of flooring is becoming popular due to its water resistance, durability, board-like feel that makes it easy to install, and availability in a wide array of designs, textures and formats. The standard (soon to be published as F3261) was developed by ASTM…, 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 #10478
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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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ASTM International is developing a proposed standard for measurement of the traction of pedestrian walkways, including in wet conditions. The proposed standard ( WK60578 ) covers the use of variable-angle tribometers, which are a particular configuration of devices that measure friction. The standard is being developed by the traction subcommittee of ASTM International’s committee on pedestrian/…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10421