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A newly proposed standard ( WK54335 , Specification for Cellular Wall Polypropylene (PP) Chambers) concerning storm water collection chambers is being developed. With cellular wall PP chambers being installed as part of road and parking lot construction, wheel load and soil weight place significant structural demand on the product. A structurally sound product is essential to ensure the safety of…, Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Mailhot, Stormtech, South Coventry, Conn., tel +1.860.391.3672; david.mailhot@ads-pipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10074
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ASTM International’s Committee on Fasteners (F16) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Quentin Smith of Faurecia in Auburn Hills, Mich., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Smith for his dedicated work to develop standards in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10071
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Richard R. Geoffroy, director of engineering and applications at Polymer Services Group in Somers, Conn., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . Formed in 1973, F17 includes 18 subcommittees that oversee more than 180 standards related to specifications for plastic pipe, fittings, best practices for joining and installing plastic pipes, test…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10029
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On Wednesday, a group of aerospace and aviation experts will launch an effort to create global training standards for technicians and other industry workers. The group meets at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. This is the first new committee launched this year by ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards development organizations. Called Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel , the…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9893
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A new ASTM standard consolidates six current standards on structural fasteners. With hundreds of millions of fasteners produced to ASTM specifications each year, industry will benefit from the streamlined approach provided by the new ASTM standard ( F3125 : Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum…, ASTM Committee F16 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2015, May committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Chad Larson, LeJeune Bolt Co., Burnsville, Minn., tel +1.952.890.7700; clarson@lejeunebolt.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #9785 ###
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ASTM International, one of the largest standards development organizations in the world, announced this week at a meeting with the National Business Aviation Association the formation of a high-level group to develop standards for training workers in the aerospace industry. ASTM Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel will be led by manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9768
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A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK39447 , Specification for Metric Outside Diameter Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pressure Pipe (DR-PN), will cover premier high-density polyethylene compounds used in a variety of plastic piping systems throughout the world. “The proposed standard establishes material and product requirements, and tests for verification of compliance,” says ASTM…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-13, 2014, November Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, William Adams, WSS Consulting, Terre Haute, Ind., Phone: 812-236-7791; wiia4676@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9577
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The use of infrared technology is gaining popularity in the forensic engineering and building science fields. One such use is identifying specific locations of water damage to buildings without requiring complete removal or deconstruction of building systems or facades. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidelines for this usage. ASTM WK44618 , Guide for the Use of Infrared…, Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9595
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to cover requirements and test methods for a new type of pipe intended for industrial or oil and gas wastewater transfer. ASTM WK44033 , Specification for Fluid Composite Transfer Pipe and Fittings, is being developed by Subcommittee F17.68 on Energy Piping Systems , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . Pipe…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, James Goddard, Powell, Ohio, Phone: 740-972-0012; jimgoddard3@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9538
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Incidents involving electrical systems can result in injuries and fatalities that need to be safely and efficiently investigated and a proposed new ASTM guide will provide a basis for such investigations. ASTM WK41392 , Guide for Investigating Electrical Incidents, is being developed by Subcommittee E58.04 on Electrical Incidents , part of ASTM International Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering…, ASTM Committee E58 Next Meeting:, January 2014, in conjunction with National Academy of Forensic Engineers January meeting, Charlotte, S.C. (date to be determined), Technical Contact:, Johannes Laun, Professional Analysis and Consulting Inc., Sugar Grove, Ill., Phone: 630-466-4040; jclaun@proaacl.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9433