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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25 ) presented the John Nachtsheim Award to Kevin Kuhn of the U.S Coast Guard. Kuhn was honored for his technical support and expertise in the development of a number of commercial consensus standards in support of the maritime industry. An ASTM member since 2017, Kuhn, a staff engineer for the U.S Coast Guard, has held his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10601
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) is proposing two new standards. One is for a zinc-aluminum-copper alloy with improved strength while the other seeks to determine the requirements for die castings with thin walls which can help reduce industry costs. The first proposed standard ( WK 63461 ) is for an alloy that seeks to improve the elevated temperature…, 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 #10564
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Keith M. Hottle of Sandvik Materials Technology, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Hottle was recognized for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Release #10560
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys (B02) is inviting experts in the specialty alloys and thermostat metals industry to join in the revision of two important ASTM International thermostat standards. The standards were developed by ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ). The specification for thermostat metal sheet and strip ( B388 )…, 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 #10503
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A new ASTM International standard will help calibrate a device that measures the friction of tires on highways. The new standard ( E3145 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). Several years ago, this committee created a standard that measures friction using a dynamic-friction or “DF” tester. This new standard helps calibrate DF testers to ensure…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10492
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Robin Tallon, Project Manager with The Transtec Group, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA, was honored with the Tilton E. Shelburne Memorial Award from ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). The award, named for former chairman Tilton E. Shelburne, is given for the recognition of outstanding work related to the stimulation of research, dissemination of knowledge, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10465
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) will host a free workshop, “Zinc and Zinc Alloys: Global Harmonization and New Alloys,” on Monday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in conjunction with committee meetings that week in Atlanta, Georgia. ASTM International member John Malmgreen will be the sole presenter at the workshop. He will discuss…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org R elease #10368
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ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ) has presented Dr. George Chang, PE, director of research, Transtec Group, in Austin, Texas, USA, with the Billard-Stubstad Award. The E17 committee recognized Dr. Chang for his many years of exemplary technical, practical, and administrative contributions to the pavement engineering community through the standard development…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10353
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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25 ) has approved the first standard for vessels designed to accommodate construction crews working on offshore projects. The new standard aims to address the wide range of quality and safety of such vessels. “Developing offshore energy and putting new assets into service requires accommodating many construction workers in the…, ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology 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:, Charles Rawson, Office of Design and Engineering Standards, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C., tel +1.202.372.1390; charles.e.rawson@uscg.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #10324
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Hironari Abe, president of Nippo Sangyo Co., LTD, in Kokubunji, Japan, has received the Tilton E. Shelburne Memorial Award from ASTM International Committee on Vehicle – Pavement Systems ( E17 ). A member of ASTM since 1992, Abe was specifically recognized for his outstanding work, stimulation of research, dissemination of knowledge, and the development of principles, techniques, and standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10310