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In the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act, the U.S. Congress indicated the need for an aging test on light vehicle tires. Since no industry or government standard addressed this subject, ASTM Committee F09 on Tires developed ASTM F2838 , Practice for Accelerated Laboratory Aging of Radial Passenger Car and Light Truck Tire Through Load Range E for the…
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The purpose of a laboratory roadwheel test is to realistically evaluate tires for specific road conditions. To facilitate such tests, ASTM International Committee F09 on Tires has developed a practice to provide an industry standard for commercial radial truck-bus tire laboratory temperature algorithms. The algorithms equilibrate with flat surface (highway) operating temperatures to determine…
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“Bumping” is a process that can allow virtually anyone to covertly operate a pin tumbler lock. A long-held locksmith secret, bumping has become more well known as videos describing the process of making and using a bump key have surfaced on the Internet. Potential intruders can use the bumping process to break into homes and other buildings while leaving the impression that something must have…
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A rim slip performance test for tires that has been done at the Nevada Automotive Test Center for more than 20 years has now become an ASTM International standard. ASTM F2803 , Test Method for Evaluating Rim Slip Performance of Tires and Wheels, was developed by Subcommittee F09.20 on Vehicular Testing, part of ASTM International Committee F09 on Tires. Rim slip occurs when tire and wheel…, ASTM Committee F09 Next Meeting:, April 21-22, April committee week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Jason Whiteley, Nevada Automotive Test Center, Silver Springs, Nev., Phone: 775-629-2000, jwhiteley@natc-ht.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8494/Feb2010
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New ASTM Committee E58 to Develop Standards That Support Engineering Investigations and Assist the Court, ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations (SDO) in the world, today announced the formation of ASTM Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering . Committee E58 will develop standards that promote awareness of the scientific, engineering, ethical and legal considerations inherent in forensic engineering investigations, reporting and testimony., Bringing Engineering Reason to the Dispute Resolution Process, Forensic engineering focuses on the investigation of alleged defects in materials, products, structures and components. These cases are litigated on the premise that the defects cause personal injury or damage to property. Forensic engineering investigations may help determine the causes of these events and assist the disputing parties or the court in resolving the case. Today, forensic…, Assisting the Court through Consensus Standards, ASTM Committee E58 comes together to create important standards and guides that will support the judicial process by facilitating an improved understanding of forensic engineering practices and associated technical issues. This will better enable the court to resolve disputes in a more well-informed and efficient manner, relying on deeper knowledge of the technical data presented and the sound…, E58 Standards: Guiding Forensic Engineering Practice, E58 standards will help guide forensic engineers in conducting investigations in a robust manner while protecting overall public safety. The initial scope of Committee E58 activities will be driven by subcommittees on Product Defect Incidents, Vehicular Incidents, Electrical Incidents and Industrial Processes. ASTM Committee E58 will build upon the body of work of former subcommittee E30.05 on…, Foundation Standard for the Forensic Engineering Profession, Other E58 standards will bolster the role of forensic engineering professionals in the eyes of the court and other users of these services. Consistent with this objective, Committee E58 has recently drafted a general practice document for the forensic engineering profession, titled Standard Guide for the Practice of Forensic Engineering. The goal of this standard is to further educate the court…
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ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment has approved a new standard, F 2656 , Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers. The new test method, developed by Subcommittee F12.10 on Systems, Products and Services, provides a range of vehicle impact conditions, designations and penetration performance levels for the testing of perimeter barriers that are…
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Measuring the performance of a new standard reference test tire (SRTT) in a variety of situations is the purpose of a new ASTM International standard, F 2493 , Specification for P225/60R16 97S Radial Standard Reference Test Tire. The standard, which was developed by Subcommittee F09.20 on Vehicular Testing, is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F09 on Tires. F 2493 is a…
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It has become a common scene: a driver in a parking lot suddenly loses control of a car, sending it into a storefront or other pedestrian area. In an effort to minimize the injury and damage caused by such crashes, ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment is developing a proposed new standard, WK13074 , Test Method for Crash Testing of Low Speed Pedestrian Barriers. The…
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ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment invites all interested users, specifiers and industry personnel to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, WK11191 , Test Method for Boat Barriers. WK11191 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F12.10 on Systems, Products and Services. The purpose of the WK11191 is to create requirements for any land-based…
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ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment invites all interested parties to join in the development of a new standard on waterfront boat barriers. This activity will be under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F12.10 on Systems Products and Services. The perimeters of military and civilian installations, both on land and on water, are currently being protected by personnel, electronic…