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ASTM International’s asset management committee ( E53 ) has approved a new standard with guiding principles for creating an asset management career development program (soon to be published as E3140). According to committee members, the standard outlines the education, training, and experience needed to support the mission and objectives of an entity’s asset-management operations. “We needed a…
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ASTM International’s committee on geosynthetics (D35) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kent P. von Maubeuge, director of corporate identity and corporate communication and senior product manager with NAUE GmbH & Co. KG in Espelkamp, Germany. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual…
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Peter Rudling, president of Advanced Nuclear Technology International Europe AB, Tollered, Sweden, since 2000 was honored with the William J. Kroll Zirconium Medal by ASTM International’s reactive and refractory metals and alloys committee ( B10 ). An ASTM International member since 1996, Rudling was honored for contributions to the scientific, technological and commercial aspects of the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10812
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Michael Preuss, professor of metallurgy, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, was honored with the William J. Kroll Medal by ASTM International’s reactive and refractory metals and alloys committee ( B10 ). Preuss was honored for establishing and developing the Zirconium Technology Group at the University of Manchester, UK and his research leadership in mechanistic understanding of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10810
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A new ASTM International standard will help those who construct and install geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), which are used to help with containment for: landfills; coal combustion residual storage cells; mining operations; and, remediation and environmental protection projects. The new standard ( D8204 ) focuses on evaluating both best practices as well as possible negative impacts of installing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10612
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A new ASTM International standard focuses on unique requirements and challenges associated with decommissioning and disposing of used medical equipment. ASTM International member Gary Quinn notes that the new standard addresses how to deal with the fact that used medical equipment may be contaminated with dangerous chemicals, pathogens, or other potentially hazardous materials. Such equipment at…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10605
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ASTM International’s committee on reactive and refractory metals and alloys (B10) is developing a proposed standard ( WK63793 ) that allows titanium alloy bars to be used as near-surface mounts in civil structures. The specific application for this new standard is for titanium near surface mounts in civil structures. These near surface mounts are used to repair and strengthen concrete bridge…, 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 #10585
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A new ASTM International standard supports geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCM), a new family of materials that can help control erosion, protect slopes and berms, and line ditches and culverts. The new standard ( D8173 ) identifies proper layout, installation and hydration procedures for GCCM. It also describes equipment for designers, inspectors, and installers as well as provides a…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10513
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Gordon Hunter, principle manager of material science with Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, was honored with the H.R. “Russ” Ogden Award from ASTM International’s committee on reactive and refractory metals and alloys ( B10 ). Hunter, who joined ASTM in 2009, was honored for his accomplishments in the science and technology of reactive and refractory metals and alloys. The award is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10440
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With support from the National Property Management Association (NPMA), ASTM International announced a new subcommittee that will create standards that help decommission and dispose of medical supplies, medical equipment, and hospitals. The subcommittee is part of ASTM International’s committee on asset management (E53). The new subcommittee (designated E53.30) plans to begin its work by compiling…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org