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ASTM International’s committee on cement ( C01 ), presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Stephen Wilcox of ARGOS USA, Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. Wilcox was honored for his outstanding contributions and leadership in ASTM International’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10597
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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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Paul Stutzman, physical scientist with the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, was honored with the Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International’s committee on cement ( C01 ). Stutzman, who joined ASTM International in 1990, was recognized for his contributions to the development of various committee standards related to quantitative…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10467
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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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Feraidon Ataie, Ph.D., assistant professor of engineering, California State University-Chico, has won the 2017 Professor of the Year Award from ASTM International, a global standards development organization. The ASTM International Professor of the Year Award recognizes and rewards the contributions of educators in developing students’ understanding of standards. “Dr. Ataie’s continued…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10417
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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John W. Gillespie Jr., Ph.D., director of the Center for Composite Materials and the Donald C. Phillips Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware, Newark, has been honored with the 2016 Wayne W. Stinchcomb Memorial Lecture Award by the ASTM International committee on Composite Materials ( D30 ). The award recognizes outstanding contributions in research,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10302
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Today, ASTM International announced a new group focused on creating standards for non-hydraulic cement. The group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m. as part of ASTM International’s June “Committee Week” in Toronto, Canada. The group is a subcommittee of the organization’s renowned committee on cement (C01) which is home to hundreds of technical experts and industry…, ASTM Committee C01 on Cement Next Meeting:, June 14-15, 2017, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Larry Sutter, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich., tel +1.906.487.2268; llsutter@mtu.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org R elease #10286
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A new ASTM International standard will help test “sandwich” panels, which are flat, lightweight, durable products often used in the cabin floors and other areas of airplanes. The new standard (soon to be published as D8067, Test Method for In-Plane Shear Properties of Sandwich Panels Using a Picture Frame Fixture) was developed by the Committee on Composite Materials ( D30 ). Specifically, the…, ASTM Committee D30 on Composite Materials Next Meeting:, March 20-24, 2017, Salt Lake City, Utah, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Stephen H. Ward, SW Composites, Chula Vista, Calif., tel +1.619.691.2281; shward@taosnet.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org R elease #10284
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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