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A new ASTM International standard will help characterize the health of mammals inhabiting soil-contaminated properties, such as hazardous waste sites. The new standard (soon to be published as E3155) was developed by ASTM International's committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action ( E50 ). According to ASTM International member Lawrence Tannenbaum, an ecologist…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10711
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A new ASTM International standard will help environmental assessment professionals perform more effective studies on sediment, the matrix of water and particles that settle at the bottom of bodies of water. “The new standard is organized as a toolkit applicable to a broad range of sediment sites, from the large mega sites to smaller sites located in ecologically sensitive areas,” says ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10708
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A new ASTM International standard aims to provide a framework for harvesting stored coal combustion products (CCPs) for beneficial use. CCPs are co-products produced from energy generation at coal-fired facilities. CCPs can yield physical and chemical properties that allow for their use as an ingredient in a variety of projects, including concrete, wallboard, and other construction material and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10694
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A new ASTM International standard aims to protect both man-made and natural water resources from impacts of weather-related events. The organization’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action ( E50 ) developed the new standard (soon to be published as E3136). “Planners of all sorts of facilities can use the new standard to prepare for extreme weather events,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10636
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The ASTM International committee on metal powders and metal powder products ( B09 ) is sponsoring the free Workshop on Powder Metallurgy, October 23, 2018, at the Washington Hilton, Washington, DC, USA. The workshop will take place in conjunction with the October standards development meetings of the committee. The workshop, which will take place from 2:00-4:00 p.m. EST, is aimed at increasing…, Workshop Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10577
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ASTM International’s committee on metal powders and metal powder products ( B09 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Joseph M. Tauber of Kennametal Inc., in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Tauber was honored for technical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10546
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Today, ASTM International announced its first proficiency testing program in additive manufacturing. Proficiency testing programs allow labs to compare their performance with others, ultimately helping all participants improve their performance. The additive-manufacturing powder-metallurgy proficiency testing program (AMPM) will help labs measure physical properties of powders used in 3D printing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Program Contact:, Mohsen Seifi, tel +1.202.904.2834; mseifi@astm.org Release #10475
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W. Brian James, Ph.D., retired, was honored with the Frank W. Reinhart Award from ASTM International committee on metal powders and metal powder products ( B09 ). James joined ASTM in 1986 and was honored for his contributions to the standardization of terminology for the metal powder industry. The award recognizes his leadership and commitment to developing consistent and coherent terms for the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10438
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After receiving inquiries from industry and academia, ASTM International announced today that it is extending deadlines by one week for letters-of-intent and full proposals for a new center of excellence in additive manufacturing. Many interested parties throughout the world have asked for more time to respond to the RFP. “We are receiving a strong and enthusiastic response to our request for…
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A proposed ASTM International guide will help local governments manage their infrastructure systems while supporting transparency to their communities. The new standard (WK53277, Guide for Public Infrastructure Management) is being developed by ASTM International’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action ( E50 ). “The proposed standard could be used by local…, ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action Next Meeting:, Oct. 10-12, 2017, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marty Rowland, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, tel +1.718.760.6922; marty.rowland@parks.nyc.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org R elease #10331