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A new ASTM International standard, ASTM D7447 , Practice for Symbolizing Adhesive Applications, provides a convenient way for engineers to represent adhesives on a computer-aided design drawing. The standard, a collaborative effort between ASTM and the Adhesive and Sealant Council, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D14.60 on Adhesive Material Classification System, which is part of ASTM…
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All interested parties, particularly end users from the forensics sciences, are encouraged to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM standard, WK18814 , Guide for Relative Intensity Correction of Raman Spectrometers. WK18814 is being developed by Subcommittee E13.08 on Raman Spectroscopy, which is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and…
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Since the early 1980s, multivariate analytical techniques have been increasingly used in a variety of industries. A new ASTM International standard, E2617 , Practice for Validation of Empirically Derived Multivariate Calibrations, answers a need for standards for these techniques. Subcommittee E13.11 on Multivariate Analysis, under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E13 on Molecular…
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, marking its significant contributions to the global amusement industry. ASTM is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world., F24 Standards: The Foundation for Safe Fun, Since 1978, ASTM Committee F24 has developed the standards that are the underpinning of safety for amusement rides and attractions around the world. During the past three decades, Committee F24 has contributed a comprehensive range of standards that cover design, manufacturing, maintenance, inspection and operations across traditional amusement rides, specialty rides and attractions, and water-…, F24: Global Experts Developing Internationally Accepted Standards, ASTM Committee F24 brings together global amusement industry stakeholders in a best-in-class standards development forum. Today, F24 comprises approximately 500 professionals from 23 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. F24 members include ride designers and manufacturers, engineers, technicians, regulators, inspectors, park owners and operators, consumer advocacy…, Supporting Ride Innovation and Amusement Growth, As new categories of amusement rides have been introduced and grown in popularity, ASTM Committee F24 has kept pace by addressing emerging requirements for standards. In the last several years, new F24 subcommittees have been formed to address growth in areas such as water rides as well as specialty attractions like go-karts, inflatable amusement devices and bumper boats., A Model of Industry Cooperation, To help to establish worldwide consistency in major areas of ride safety standards, ASTM Committee F24 works in close partnership with other representative organizations of the global amusement industry, such as the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). ASTM F24 and IAAPA bring together representatives from industry and standards bodies from around the world for…
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A series of focus groups conducted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc., has led to the ongoing development of a proposed new standard, WK14701 , New Symbols for Adhesive Applications. WK14701 is being developed by Subcommittee D14.04 on Terminology, part of ASTM International Committee D14 on Adhesives. According to Lawrence D. Sloan, president, Adhesive and Sealant Council, and D14.04…
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All interested parties are invited to contribute to the ongoing development of WK11541 , Specification for Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Adhesives for Bonding Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Facers to Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation Core Materials. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D14.70 on Construction Adhesives, which is part of ASTM International…
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ASTM International’s Committee E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and Separation Science will hold its February meeting in conjunction with the 58th Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon 2007) from Feb. 25-27 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. All E13 meetings will be held in room N-129. During the conference and exhibit portion of…
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According to Jerry Workman, chair of new ASTM International Subcommittee E13.16 on Chemical Sensors, one place to begin to understand the current and future importance of chemical sensors is the classic television show, Star Trek. “Mr. Spock, the science officer on the Starship Enterprise, routinely used his Tricorder to make measurements of atmospheric gases, soil samples, living tissue and…
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A new ASTM International standard, D 7247 , Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated Temperature, will be an important new tool for anyone working with engineered wood products. The proposal for D 7247 originated in Committee D07 on Wood and members of both that committee and Committee D14 on Adhesives worked together to develop it.…
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ASTM International Subcommittee E13.15 on Analytical Data is currently working on a proposed new standard, WK6371, Analytical Information Markup Language (AnIML). Subcommittee E13.15 is under the jurisdiction of Committee E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and Separation Science. AnIML is a markup language for describing analytical chemistry result data and metadata that can be used for data…