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Non-destructive moisture meters are now widely used in determining moisture levels in concrete, gypsum concrete and other types of floor slabs. A new ASTM International standard qualifies the types of meter suitable for this purpose and provides guidelines for how, where and when such moisture meters are used and what limitations exist. The new standard, ASTM F2659 , Guide for Preliminary…, ASTM Committee F06 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-11, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Sean Fallon, Dublin, Ireland, Phone: +011-353-1-285-1861; seanfallon@ireland.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #870/Oct2010
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The ongoing focus on sustainability in construction has contributed to greater interest in vegetative, or green, roof systems, in which traditional roofing material is replaced or supplemented with vegetation. A proposed new ASTM International standard will address an important aspect of designing this kind of roofing: determining the proper roofing and waterproofing membrane for a particular…
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Special considerations need to be made for flooring in multi-purpose rooms, particularly those in child care buildings, elementary schools and long-term care facilities. ASTM International Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings is currently developing a proposed new standard for such flooring. WK24836 , Specification for Active Area, Multipurpose Flooring, is under the jurisdiction of…
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ASTM International Committee D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases is continuing its work on standards for natural esters with the development of a proposed new standard, WK21616 , Test Method for Oxidation Induction Time of Natural Ester Insulating Fluids by Pressure (PDSC) or Regular Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). The proposed standard was submitted under the jurisdiction of…
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When fasteners penetrate roofing or waterproofing products as a planned part of installation, it is expected in some cases that the product will resist water migration at the point of penetration. A new ASTM International standard, D7349 , Test Method for Determining the Capability of Roofing and Waterproofing Materials to Seal Around Fasteners, addresses this situation. ASTM D7349 was developed…
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Modified bitumen products have been in use since the mid-1970s, and represent a substantial percentage of the commercial asphalt roofs installed throughout North America. A new ASTM International standard addresses the use of cold process adhesives in modified bitumen roofing systems. ASTM D7379 , Test Methods for Strength of Modified Bitumen Sheet Material Laps Using Cold Process Adhesive, was…
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ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys has created a new task group, TG9018, which will be focused on the Antimicrobial Applications of Copper and Copper Alloys. The task group was formed following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of its registration of copper alloys as antimicrobial materials with specific health claims. According to James Michel,…
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During the past five years, certain insulating oils have been found to contain corrosive sulfur that can produce copper sulfide deposits as a function of time and temperature in operating equipment. A proposed revision to ASTM standard D 1275, Test Method for Corrosive Sulfur in Electrical Insulating Oils, will provide a means to certify that new or in service oils either contain or do not…
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ASTM International will launch a new Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) on Dissolved Gas Analyses (DGA) of In-Service Insulating Fluid in February 2006. The program will be offered to laboratories who need a statistical quality assurance tool that will enable them to improve and maintain a high level of performing ASTM standard D 3612, Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical…