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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee (D18) has presented the A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award to William Likos, Gary Wendt professor and department chair at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Likos was recognized for his significant contributions to committee D18. He has been previously recognized by ASTM International with the C.A. Hogentogler Award (2019). Likos’s career…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11495 ###
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ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft systems committee ( F38 ) has approved a new standard that will provide a framework to certify large, unmanned aircraft systems to be operated alongside traditional manned aircraft in the national airspace system. “This new standard will enable the use of unmanned aircraft cargo and will improve transportation of goods throughout the world,” says ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.or g, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11492 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a test method related to quantifying volatile organic compounds through mass spectrometry. The standard ( D8460 ) was developed by ASTM’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ). The standard defines a practical way to perform quantitative analyses with a continuous point-source monitor. According to Chairman of ASTM D18.21.02 Lorne Everett, this standard…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11487 ###
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ASTM International announced today the Geotechnical Testing Journal received an increased 2021 impact factor rating of 1.82, up more than 23% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1978, the Geotechnical Testing Journal covers test methods for soil and rock,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11471 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help road construction professionals to better determine on-site water content in soil and rock. ASTM’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as D8153. According to ASTM member Dan Pratt, construction crews will use the new standard to determine the mass of water contained per unit volume of in situ construction…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11467, ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Alex Monsour for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Monsour was…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11457 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International launched ASTM Xcellerate™, an emerging technology program focused on strengthening the world’s emerging technology from research to standards. “At ASTM International, we believe standards offer an invaluable platform for global collaboration,” notes Kathie Morgan, ASTM International president. “The ASTM Xcellerate program aims to put…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Xcellerate Contact:, Tessa Sulkes-Llewelyn, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11449 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Larry Watzke for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Watzke was…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11440 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has approved a new standard that will help design engineers and regulators when using rockfall mitigation nettings on construction projects. Geohazard nettings are often used in mountainous regions to prevent falling rocks from penetrating into the roadways. ASTM International member Mike Koutsourais, PE, geohazard mitigations business unit…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11437 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Ryan Pelter for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Pelter was…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11429 ###