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Two new ASTM International standards on rescue litters and fixed anchorages will contribute to the safety and efficiency of search and rescue operations. Both standards were developed by Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment, Testing and Maintenance, part of ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue., BASKET TYPE RESCUE LITTERS, Until the development of ASTM F2821 , Test Methods for Basket Type Rescue Litters, there had not been a standardized means for manufacturers to test these rescue devices, according to John McKently, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and an F32 member. “ASTM F2821 was developed because there was no standard available that allowed manufacturers to test litter products in the same way,” says…, FIXED ANCHORAGES, According to McKently, the impetus for the development of ASTM F2822 , Specification for Fixed Anchorages Installed on Structures Used for Rope Rescue Training, was similar to that of ASTM F2821. In this case, the standard was developed to provide minimum strength requirements for anchorages permanently installed or attached to training towers or other structures used for rope rescue training. “…, ASTM Committee F32 Next Meeting:, Nov. 7-10, in conjunction with the International Technical Rescue Symposium, Golden, Colo., Technical Contact:, John McKently, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Glendale, Calif., Phone: 818-247-3209; jmckently@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O'Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8654
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Two new ASTM International standards will aid in the recent national movement to develop a mechanistic-empirical design guide for pavements. The new standards, developed by ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics, will each cover quantification of fundamental material properties for pavement components. The standards, ASTM D7499 , Test Method for Measuring Geosynthetic-Soil Resilient…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Feb 2-4, 2011, January Committee Week, Baltimore, Md., Technical Contact:, Eli Cuelho, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont.; Phone: 406-994-7886; elic@coe.montana.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Basile, Phone: 610-832-9728, cbasile@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8605
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ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue is currently developing a number of proposed new standards. Two of the proposed standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and Operations are WK23984 , Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder, and WK24699, Guide for Training for Land SAR as a Level 1 Out of Area Disaster Responder.…
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The importance of telecommunicators in the search and rescue field cannot be overstated. Dispatchers receiving and delivering accurate information in a timely manner are critical to any SAR operation. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue highlights the importance of proper training for SAR dispatchers. The standard, ASTM F2662 , Guide for Minimum…
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A new ASTM standard developed by ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics fills a need for an internationally recognized standard to ensure that EPDM sheet material received by customers is consistent regardless of the manufacturer. The new standard, D7465 , Specification for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Sheet Used in Geomembrane Applications, is under the jurisdiction of…
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ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics invites all interested parties to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, WK15082 , Specification for Measuring the Asperity Height of Textured Geomembrane. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes. Although asperity height is specified throughout the geosynthetic industry, a procedure to…
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Two proposed new ASTM International standards are part of the extensive work being done by Committee F32 on Search and Rescue to develop a comprehensive set of standards for search and rescue team training. The proposed new standards, WK15661 , Guide for Level I Rope Rescue Technician Endorsement, and WK15503 , Guide for Training of Level I Rescue Technician, are both under the jurisdiction of…
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Three subcommittees of ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics are currently developing several proposed new standards. The topics covered in the following proposed standards are geosynthetic clay liners, geomembranes, and the development of a mechanistic-empirical design guide for pavements. Committee D35 will meet Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2008, at the January Committee Week in Tampa, Fla.…, Subcommittee D35.04 on Geosynthetic Clay Liners, Responding to shrinkage issues involving geosynthetic clay liners, Subcommittee D35.04 has launched work on a proposed new standard, WK12239 , Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Restrained Geosynthetic Clay Liners Under Cyclic Temperature and Hydration Conditions. WK12239 is an index test that covers the measurement of changes in linear dimensions of a geosynthetic clay liner that…, Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes, Subcommittee D35.10 is currently developing two proposed new standards, WK14305 , Specification for Non-Reinforced PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Geomembrane Seams, and WK14311 , Guide for the Installation of Non-Reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes. According to Mark Wolschon, engineers, specification writers, users, suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and installers of PVC…, Subcommittee D35.01 on Mechanical Properties, There is currently a national movement to develop a mechanistic-empirical design guide for pavements. This initiative requires that the fundamental material properties for all components of the design be quantified. Subcommittee D35.01 is working toward this goal with the development of two proposed new standards, WK14361 , Test Method for Determining Small-Strain Tensile Properties of Geogrids…
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ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics is currently developing a proposed new standard that covers the test procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of prefabricated vertical drains to enhance the consolidation of soils under specified conditions. The proposed standard, WK13402 , Test Method for Large Scale Consolidation Test for Prefabricated Vertical Drains, is under the…
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The increased use of geomembranes as barrier materials to restrict liquid migration from one location to another created a need for a test method to evaluate the quality of geomembrane seams produced by tape methods. ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has met this need with the approval of the new standard D 7272 , Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining…