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A new ASTM International standard covers a polymer coating that could provide more durable corrosion protection to infrastructure than zinc coatings. ASTM’s metallic-coated iron and steel products ( A05 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as A1113. The new standard specifically addresses polymer-coated corrugated steel structural plates used to construct pipe, pipe-arches,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10999 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help improve the accuracy of temperature measurement essential in many industries. ASTM’s temperature measurement committee ( E20 ) developed the new standard. “Temperature is one of the most measured physical quantities in industry,” says ASTM International member Frank Liebmann, a metrology engineer at Fluke Calibration. “It affects most industrial…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10928
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The ASTM International board of directors unanimously voted to name Tim Brooke, ASTM International’s vice president of laboratory service and certification, as the new president and chief operating officer of the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), an ASTM International affiliate. Brooke assumed the new role on Nov. 1 and is retaining his existing title. Brooke replaces Pat Gleason, who will…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10908
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A new ASTM International standard aims to provide direction for constructing mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. “Walls are often needed to retain soil in key places, such as along highways that approach bridge overpasses,” says ASTM International member Roger Brockenbrough of R.L. Brockenbrough and Associates, Inc. “Rather than building a massive cast-in-place wall with extensive…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10878
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Kelly Meares, director with Tateho Ozark Technical Ceramics in Webb City, Missouri, USA, was honored with the Robert D. Thompson Memorial Award by the ASTM International committee on temperature measurement ( E20 ). Meares, an ASTM International member since 2005, was recognized for his continuing contributions and dedication to the development of temperature measurement standards and his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10695
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ASTM International’s committee on metallic-coated iron and steel products (A05 ) honored Margie Farabaugh with the Kenneth Jr. Boedecker, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. Farabaugh was honored for her exemplary contributions to the success of the committee. An ASTM International member since 2004, Farabaugh previously received the Outstanding Service Award (2012) by the committee and the Award…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10575
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Owners and specifiers of storm sewers will be able to use two new ASTM International standards that support the use of corrugated steel in storm sewer systems. The first specification is for corrugated steel used to build manholes ( A1105 ) while the second supports connectors between manholes and corrugated steel drainage pipes ( A1107 ). “The new standards apply whether you are connecting…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10464
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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Last week, the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) – a subsidiary of ASTM International – introduced a new board of directors for 2017. “We are excited to welcome such an esteemed group of individuals to SEI,” said SEI President, Patricia Gleason. “We look forward to their guidance as we continue to develop and expand our testing and certification programs over the coming year.” Joining the board…, SEI Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10199
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Yesterday, more than 50 government and industry officials decided to launch a new ASTM International committee dedicated to developing standards in the area of commercial spaceflight. The Committee on Commercial Spaceflight (F47) will focus on standards development in areas such as occupant safety of orbital and suborbital vehicles, launch and reentry vehicles, and spaceports. James Thomas,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10195