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Fiber reinforced plastic gratings are often used as walkways for a variety of marine vessels. A proposed new ASTM International standard will cover several aspects of fiber reinforced plastic gratings, including fire testing procedures, ultraviolet effects and moisture absorption. The proposed standard, ASTM WK31924 , Specification for Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Gratings Used in Marine…, ASTM Committee F25 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2011 May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, John H. Miller, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C., Phone: 201-372-1372; john.h.miller@uscg.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #8816
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to prevent fire and explosions on the decks of tank vessels used to transport hazardous products. ASTM F2876 , Practice for Thermal Rating and Installation of Internal Combustion Engine Packages for Use in Hazardous Locations in Marine Applications, was developed by Subcommittee F25.07 on General Requirements, part of ASTM International Committee F25…, ASTM Committee F25 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2011, May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, James Lawrence, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-372-1382; james.d.lawrence@uscg.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8787
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Many ship owners and operators repair ship structures with temporary steel patches known as doublers. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, as well as other maritime authorities, usually allow such patches until the ship’s next inspection period, which can be as long as three to five years from the date of repair. Despite this situation, there is not currently a standard for repairing steel hull ships…, ASTM Committee F25 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2011, May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Chao H. Lin, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-366-1847; chao.lin@dot.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8750
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All interested parties are invited to participate in the development of a new standard, ASTM WK28289 , Guide for Design, Operation, Inspection and Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Vessels (OSRV). The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F25.07 on General Requirements, part of ASTM International Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology. According to Thane Gilman, systems…
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A new standard approved by ASTM International Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys provides an outline for designers, casting purchasers, casting producers and technical societies on how to do business when purchasing squeeze, thixocast or rheocast parts. The new standard, B969 , Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Castings Produced by the Squeeze Casting, Thixocast and Rheocast Semi-Solid…
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ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft is currently at work on a proposed new standard that will aid light sport aircraft manufacturers in understanding the standardization system that governs their products. ASTM WK22124 , Guide for Compliance with Light Sport Airplane Standards, is under the jurisdiction of the F37.20 Airplane subcommittee. According to Thomas Gunnarson, U.S.…
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ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft will meet March 30 to April 1, 2009, at the Messe Friedrichshafen Exhibition Grounds in Friedrichshafen, Germany, in conjunction with AERO Friedrichshafen 2009. The three days of F37 technical meetings will include discussions on changes to key LSA standards and proposals for new documents. It will also include several other activities,…
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Responding to an increasing level of interest from engineers, regulators and communities, ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has formed new Subcommittee C27.70 on Precast Concrete Products for Stormwater Management. “New environmental regulations, as well as vastly improved methods of meeting these, have created many new products and practices for stormwater management…
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Although alkali resistant glass fibers have been commercially available for more than 30 years, there has not been an official standard that clearly defines what is required to make glass fibers resistant to alkali attack without the need for protective coatings. ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has recently developed such a standard, C 1666/C 1666M , Specification…
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A strong demand from the aerospace sector has made it challenging for industry to supply heat-treated plate for both aerospace and other applications. To increase heat-treated plate production capacity, ASTM International Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys has developed a new standard, B 947 , Practice for Hot Rolling Mill Solution Heat Treatment for Aluminum Alloy Plate. The new standard…