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A new ASTM International test method will help improve the measurements of uranium isotope ratios, helping laboratories analyze nuclear material and supporting efforts of organizations like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The new standard is C1832 , Test Method for Determination of Uranium Isotopic Composition by the Modified Total Evaporation (MTE) Method Using a Thermal…, ASTM Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle Next Meeting:, June 12-17, 2016, Vienna, Austria, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Stephan Richter, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements; tel +32.14.571.701; stephan.richter@ec.europa.eu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10002
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A new ASTM test method will provide a simple and effective way to determine the tensile (pulling) and compressive (pushing) stress for metallic coatings used on a wide range of consumer products such as pens, doorknobs, lamps, cars, jewelry and more. The standard will also be used in the automotive, aerospace and military industries, particularly by companies that create metallic layers for parts…, ASTM Committee B0 8 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings Next Meeting:, May 5, 2016, May Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Frank H. Leaman, Specialty Testing and Development Company Inc., York, Pa., tel +1.717.891.4989; fleaman@specialtytest.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Lake, tel +1.610.832.9661; dlake@astm.org Release #9964
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A proposed ASTM International standard will provide best practices for companies that coat pipe with porcelain enamel (glass) lining. Such lining has been used in municipal wastewater, sewage treatment and other water-related industries since the 1960s. Subcommittee B08.12 on Materials for Porcelain Enamel and Ceramic-Metal Systems is developing the standard. Porcelain enamel lining acts as a…, ASTM Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings Next Meeting:, Nov. 18-19, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Charles Baldwin, Ferro Corp., tel +1.216.875.6204; charles.baldwin@ferro.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Lake, tel +1.610.832.9661; dlake@astm.org Release #9827 ###
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The use of infrared technology is gaining popularity in the forensic engineering and building science fields. One such use is identifying specific locations of water damage to buildings without requiring complete removal or deconstruction of building systems or facades. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidelines for this usage. ASTM WK44618 , Guide for the Use of Infrared…, Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9595
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Incidents involving electrical systems can result in injuries and fatalities that need to be safely and efficiently investigated and a proposed new ASTM guide will provide a basis for such investigations. ASTM WK41392 , Guide for Investigating Electrical Incidents, is being developed by Subcommittee E58.04 on Electrical Incidents , part of ASTM International Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering…, ASTM Committee E58 Next Meeting:, January 2014, in conjunction with National Academy of Forensic Engineers January meeting, Charlotte, S.C. (date to be determined), Technical Contact:, Johannes Laun, Professional Analysis and Consulting Inc., Sugar Grove, Ill., Phone: 630-466-4040; jclaun@proaacl.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9433
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, ASTM to Partner with ASC to Foster EPD Development, ASTM International will be collaborating with industry to develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across the 90+ industry markets they support, including sealants. The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) will be partnering with ASTM International to raise awareness of this effort, educate industry on the value of Type III EPDs, and proactively engage industry in developing Product…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Tim Brooke, Phone: 610-832-9729; tbrooke@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9370
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All interested parties are invited to join in the standards developing activities of new Subcommittee E58.06 on Incidents Involving Structures , part of ASTM International Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering . Forensic engineering is defined by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers as “the application of the art and science of engineering in matters which are in, or may possibly relate to…, ASTM Committee E58 Next Meeting:, Jan. 18, 2013, in conjunction with the National Society of Forensic Engineers, Newport Beach, Calif., Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindler@astm.org R elease #9244
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ASTM International recently developed its, Roadmap in Support of Commercial Nuclear Power, to provide a practical set of plans for updating ASTM nuclear energy standards in conjunction with the Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative (NESCC). The ultimate goal of the roadmap, a document that spells out these plans in detail, is to ensure a safe and economical source of electricity for now and in the future. A link to the Roadmap can be found in the ASTM Nuclear Portal at…, Technical Contact:, Stephen Byrne, Phone: 860-342-7363; pnsbyrne@yahoo.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9321
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New ASTM Nuclear Fuel Cycle Standard Provides Guidelines for Gathering Physical and Rheological DataObtaining data from the measurement and calculation of physical and rheological properties of radioactive solutions, slurries and sludges is essential in developing appropriate simulants for the design and testing of retrieval, transport, mixing and storage systems for treating radioactive materials. A new ASTM International standard provides guidelines for gathering this data. ASTM C1752 , Guide…
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New Section of Website Collects ASTM Nuclear-Related Work in a Single Source ASTM International standards play an important role throughout the nuclear energy industry. In order to tie together the nuclear-related activity being conducted across its committees, ASTM has added a nuclear portal to its website ( www.astm.org ). The portal, which gathers together all of ASTM’s standards developing…