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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###
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ASTM International’s road and paving materials committee ( D04) is developing the proposed standard ( WK64299 ) that will help in the design and construction of asphalt roadways. The proposed standard describes how rotary wheel testers are used to measure the susceptibility of asphalt mixture to rutting. According to ASTM International member Todd Arnold, the asphalt paving industry is moving…, 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 #11002 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to help industries obtain properly coated thermal spray aluminum coated carbon steel pipe used to mitigate corrosion under insulation. ASTM’s steel, stainless steel, and related alloys committee ( A01 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK67493 ), which was originally created by a project team within the Materials Technology Institute (MTI). MTI is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10995
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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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ASTM International’s magnetic properties committee is seeking participants to develop a standard for magnet assemblies used on products such as magnetic separators, point of sale displays and tool fixturing. Specifically, the new standard (WK70439) aims to describe a procedure for conducting pull tests on permanent magnet assemblies. Such tests help confirm the assembly is constructed correctly,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10932
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Dr. Millard Scott Masteller, owner of Masteller Special Materials Consulting LLC in Palm Coast, Florida, USA, was honored with the Frank W. Reinhart Award by ASTM International’s magnetic properties committee ( A06 ). An ASTM International member since 1984, Masteller was recognized for a life dedicated to the understanding of magnetism and magnetic materials, and for the singular accomplishment…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10905
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is developing its first proposed standard on ultra-high-strength steel tubing, which is increasingly needed for innovation in the auto industry. “There are no ASTM standards that currently address ultra-high-strength steel tubing,” says ASTM International member Dean Richardson. “The new standard will define the…, 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:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10851
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys ( A01 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Annemarie Appleton, president, Alloy Stainless Products Company, in Totowa, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10811
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Steve Sprague Honored with Top Annual Award from ASTM International Committee on Magnetic PropertiesASTM International’s committee on magnetic properties ( A06 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Steve Sprague, general manager, Proto Lam, LLC, in Santa Fe Springs, California, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Sprague for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10808
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Elmar Upitis, engineering consultant, was honored with the Founding Committee Award by ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys ( A01 ). Upitis was honored for the highest level of leadership and exemplary contributions to ASTM International’s founding committee, and for promotion of voluntary consensus standards. The award is the most prestigious recognition…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10769