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The polyethylene piping industry continues to increase the size of pipe diameters and pipe wall thicknesses used in the transportation of gas, water, and oil. The original reverse bend test in F2620 is of limited capability when testing heat fusion joints in wall pipe systems that are heavier with larger diameters. A new standard (soon to be published as F3183, Practice for Guided Side Bend…, ASTM 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:, Steve Sandstrum, tel +1.502.318.6754; steve.sandstrum@isco-pipes.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10091
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ASTM International’s Committee on Copper and Copper Alloys (B05) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Andrew Kireta, Jr. of the Copper Development Association, Inc. in Franklin, Ind., 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 Kireta…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10075
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A new ASTM International standard will help train workers who operate heat fusion equipment (HFE) to fuse plastic pipes. This standard could help enhance safety for workers, ensure longevity of pipes, and strengthen infrastructure overall. Until now, there was not a guideline for properly training workers nor a description of requirements to qualify as an operator. (Many companies relied on HFE…, Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, FL., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jim Craig, Jim Craig Consulting, LLC; tel +1.918.720.3670; jcraig211@cox.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10077
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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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Charles B. Blanton, corporate director of environmental, healthy and safety, Mueller Industries, Inc., Memphis, Tenn., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . Formed in 1928, B05 has over 210 members representing 9 countries, and includes 12 technical subcommittees that oversee 150 standards related to the development of qualifications data and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10054
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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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A new ASTM International standard will help concrete manufacturers that use steel wires in their products. The standard was inspired by the assessment of concrete railroad ties that used indented prestressing wires which had possible bond-related cracking problems, according to ASTM member Robert Peterman, the Mark H. and Margaret H. Hulings Chair in Engineering, Kansas State University. The new…, ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys Next Meeting:, May 17-20, May committee week, St. Louis, Mo., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Christopher Reeve, Insteel Wire Products, Gallatin, Tenn., tel +1.615.451.6330, ext. 2762; creeve@insteel.com, ASTM Staff Contact, : Kevin Shanahan, tel +1.610.832.9737; kshanahan@astm.org Release #10015
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A new ASTM International standard supports corrosion protection for steel reinforcing bars galvanized by zinc or zinc-alloy coatings for protection from corrosion. The standard ( A1094/A1094M , Specification for Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement) provides a high-performance, low cost option for building and protecting concrete structures. ASTM member Gary…, ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys Next Meeting, : Nov. 16-19, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Gary W. Dallin, GalvInfo Center, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, tel +1.905-315-7443; gdallin@cogeco.ca , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kevin Shanahan, tel +1.610.832.9737; kshanahan@astm.org Release #9832 ###
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Infrastructure projects rely on reinforced concrete as a principal construction material. Each year, more than $1.3 trillion is spent constructing new infrastructure or repairing/replacing old infrastructure for energy, water, communications and transportation systems. A proposed ASTM International standard will cover the protection of zinc-coated steel bars used for concrete reinforcement in…, ASTM Committee A01 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-13, 2014, November Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Gary W. Dallin, GalvInfo Center, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 905-315-7443; gdallin@cogeco.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kevin Shanahan, Phone: 610-832-9737; kshanahan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9658
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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