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STP 1474 ,, Skiing Trauma and Safety: Sixteenth Volume, , is now available from ASTM International. STP 1474 contains ten peer-reviewed papers that provide the latest information on winter sports safety. Topics covered in the publication include: •, Injuries in Norwegian ski resorts 2002-2004, —concludes that injured alpine skiers were more prone to knee injuries compared to all other types of winter sports; skiboarders were the most prone to lower leg fractures, and injured snowboarders were most prone to suffer wrist injuries; and more. •, Observational study on fall trends in snowboarding, —evaluates fall trends in terrain parks and half-pipes. •, On piste fatalities in recreational snow sports, —examines traumatic fatalities occurring to recreational skiers and snowboarders in the U.S. between 1992 and 2005. •, Arthroscopic treatment of the first anterior shoulder dislocation in young skiers, •, Evaluation of the protective role of helmets in snowboarding, —discusses snowboarding injuries with and without the use of helmets in a backward fall simulation at realistic speeds. •, Functional and release characteristics of alpine ski equipment, —examines data gathered between December 1997 and April 2004 which evaluates differences between the release moments of equipment associated with lower extremity injuries and uninjured controls using a commercially available testing device. Robert J. Johnson, University of Vermont; Jasper E. Shealy, Rochester Institute of Technology; and Tsuneo Yamagishi, Jikei University, served as the editors…, Skiing Trauma and Safety: Sixteenth Volume, (94 pages, soft cover, 6” x 9”; ISBN: 978-0-8031-3400-3; stock # STP1474) are available for $55 from ASTM Customer Service (phone: 610/832-9585; fax: 610/832-9555; https://www.astm.org/contact/ ) or online at www.astm.org . Release #7602
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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,…, ASTM Standards on Emergency Medical Services, 3rd Edition, , are available in CD-ROM for $99 (ISBN: 978-0-8031-4488-0; stock # EMERMEDCD07) from ASTM Customer Service (phone: 610/832-9585; fax: 610/832-9555; https://www.astm.org/contact/ ), or online at www.astm.org . Release #7603
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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. Residual stresses can be present due to processing and manufacturing of materials and structures, so it is imperative to…, Residual Effects on Fatigue and Fracture Testing and Incorporation of Results into Design, (165 pages, soft cover, 6” x 9”; ISBN: 978-0-8031-4472-9; stock # STP1497) are available for $55 from ASTM Customer Service (phone: 610/832-9585; fax: 610/832-9555; https://www.astm.org/contact/ ), or online at www.astm.org . Release #7604
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ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, today announced that it is marking 2007 as the Year of the Student. As part of this initiative, ASTM will embark on a series of academic efforts aimed at building greater awareness and involvement in standardization among students and educators worldwide. The multi-faceted Year of the Student…, New Academic Product Offerings, A major component of the Year of the Student outreach campaign is the rollout of new standards products. ASTM International enables instructors to incorporate a set of up to ten ASTM standards highly tailored to the content of an individual course. The personalized course offering called “Standards on Campus” enables easy download of designated ASTM standards for just $10 per student. ASTM also…, An Enhanced Home on the Web, To further spread the message of standardization, ASTM International has revamped and expanded ASTM Campus —the popular area of its Web site geared toward university and college students, as well as professors and instructors. The newly designed ASTM Campus provides easy access and navigation to a wealth of educational content related to standards for students and professors. Also new to ASTM…, Bringing the Standards Message Directly to Students, Building on its highly successful outreach efforts in 2006, ASTM members and staff will share first-hand perspectives on standardization directly with students via university and college campus visits throughout the year. Campus visits will occur during 2007 at colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Last year, ASTM International visited major colleges in the U.S. such as…, Washington Internship Program, ASTM International will also be a participating organization in the 2007 WISE (Washington Internships for Students of Engineering) Program. The WISE program offers eligible engineering students the opportunity to work a paid summer internship in Washington, D.C. Students learn how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative…, ASTM Student Membership: The Path to Future Leadership, Another important element of ASTM’s Year of the Student initiative in 2007 will be the continued promotion and growth of the ASTM student membership category. Launched in 2003, student membership in ASTM International has grown to include thousands of college and university students from 71 countries around the world. ASTM student membership is provided at no cost to individuals enrolled in full-…
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With a growing national focus on the need for cleaner and affordable energy sources, ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, is a leader in the development of standards across a variety of alternative energy areas. Alternative fuels and energy was a major theme in the 2007 U.S. State of the Union address. ASTM standards are valuable…, Supporting Advancements in Alternative Fuels, ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, a committee of over 1,500 members from 52 countries, has developed over 650 fuel-related standards, including several specifications that address the need for alternative fuels such as biodiesel and ethanol. To support the production of biodiesel, Committee D02 developed ASTM D 6751 , Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (…, Ultra-Low-Sulfur Fuel Standards on D02 Agenda, The development of new standards for ultra-low sulfur fuel is also on the agenda of ASTM Subcommittee D02.H0 on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Low-sulfur fuel specifications will allow the LPG industry better access to new markets and will help advance new low emission technologies such as fuel cells, microturbines and hybrid electric vehicles where LPG (commercial propane and butane gas) is the…, Advancing the Future of Nuclear Energy Systems, ASTM standards will also play a role in facilitating a future generation of nuclear energy systems that is currently being studied by a group of international countries. Ten countries including the United States have agreed on a framework for global cooperation in research for a new generation of safer, reliable and sustainable nuclear systems called Generation IV. In the Unites States, the…, New Initiative Focuses on Hydrogen in Energy Generation, A subcommittee within ASTM Committee D03 on Gaseous Fuels is working on standards relating to hydrogen used in energy generation, internal combustion engines, or as feed gas to low, medium and high temperature fuel cells. Subcommittee D03.14 on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells is currently working on numerous standards in this dynamic alternative energy field with participation from a diverse range of…, Detecting Natural Gas in Coal Is Subject of Proposed Coal and Coke Standard, Natural gas from unconventional sources such as coal beds (coal bed methane) has become a common target for exploration in recent years. Coal gas demand continues to grow and is expected to provide about 10 percent of U.S. production in the future. However, there are no standards available that describe procedures used to determine the gas content of North American coal and the most commonly…, E44 Standards Promote Renewable Energy for the Public Benefit, Since 1978, ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal, and Other Alternative Energy Sources has developed standards that play a pre-eminent role in all aspects important to the technology for conversion of solar and geothermal renewable energy to directly usable energy forms. E44 standards cover many areas of renewable energy, such as solar heating and cooling systems and materials; photovoltaic…, Become Involved in the Standards Development Work of ASTM International, ASTM provides the framework and consensus process that ensures fairness to all participants. ASTM’s state-of-the-art electronic systems and tools facilitate global participation and access to the publications and the ongoing maintenance of standards. Enhanced cooperation and deeper participation from all stakeholders will be key in meeting the energy challenges of the future. For more…
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On February 19, 2007, ASTM International (ASTM) will hold an Organizational Meeting for a new standards development activity on Inspection of Residential Dwellings. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the Annual Conference of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and will be held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 (phone: 702/794…
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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…
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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…
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A powerful new online database, ASTM Environmental Due Diligence Web Portal, powered by Citation™, provides tools for environmental professionals to streamline their work and to partner with other professionals. The database is now available for subscription. The database includes ASTM and government environmental due diligence standards as well as the following features. - Link directly between…
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Two new compilations of environmental standards have been published by ASTM International. ASTM Standards on Environmental Site Characterization, 3rd Edition, and ASTM Standards on Environmental Sampling, 3rd Edition, are now available in print or on CD-ROM. ASTM Standards on Environmental Site Characterization, 3rd Edition, features 180 ASTM guides, practices, and test methods for environmental…