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The first meeting of ASTM International’s new subcommittee on water sports equipment (F27.80) will be Feb. 27. The group says it aims to create standards that can help test and enhance the performance and safety of products such as water skis, wakeboards, towables/inflatables, and related equipment. “With new standards, manufacturers will be able to examine and test their equipment to consensus…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10487
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The ASTM International committee on snow skiing announced that it has expanded its scope to include water skiing, wakeboarding, and inflatables. The committee will now be known as snow and water sports (F27). The group plans to create and update new specifications, test methods, practices, and terminology for: personal equipment for snow skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10415
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ASTM International's committee on commercial spaceflight ( F47 ) will hold its first official meeting today and tomorrow, May 8-9, at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation in Washington, D.C. “The commercial spaceflight industry is growing dramatically and driving innovation every day,” said ASTM International president Katharine Morgan. “ASTM International is pleased to help convene the experts…, Meeting Location:, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, 727 15th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org R elease #10315
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ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations, announced today that its committee on commercial spaceflight ( F47 ) will hold its first official meeting May 8-9 at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation in Washington, D.C. “The commercial spaceflight industry is growing dramatically and driving innovation every day,” said ASTM International president Katharine Morgan. “…, Meeting Location:, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, 727 15th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org R elease #10290
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A new ASTM International guide responds to a decades-long need to enhance safety surrounding protective coating systems at nuclear power plants. The new standard (soon to be published as D8104, Guide for Determining Coating Qualification Test Data Applicability) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on protective coating and lining work for power generation facilities ( D33 ). According…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jon R. Cavallo, PE, tel +1.603.767.8650; jrcpe@aol.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org R elease #10288
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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Yesterday, more than 50 government and industry officials decided to launch a new ASTM International committee dedicated to developing standards in the area of commercial spaceflight. The Committee on Commercial Spaceflight (F47) will focus on standards development in areas such as occupant safety of orbital and suborbital vehicles, launch and reentry vehicles, and spaceports. James Thomas,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10195
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ASTM is launching a new subcommittee that will develop test methods and specifications for coatings and linings used in hydroelectric power plants. The new group is part of the Committee on Protective Coatings and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities ( D33 ). Subcommittee D33.13 on Protective Coatings and Linings for Hydroelectric Power Generation Facilities will address abrasion,…, ASTM Committee D33 on Protective Coatings and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities Next Meeting:, July 20–21, 2016, West Conshohocken, Pa., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Allen Skaja, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Lakewood, Colo., tel +1.303.445.2396; askaja@usbr.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #10113
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A new ASTM International standard ( F2697 , Test Methods for Physical Assault on Overhead Horizontal Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities) will help ensure that the ceilings of rooms in correctional facilities can withstand breakthrough attempts. The standard aims to promote the safety and security of facility staff, facility residents and the general public. This is the…, Technical Contact:, James A. Stapleton Jr., P.E., Habersham Metal Products Co., tel +1.706.778.2212, ext. 202; jas@habershammetal.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9770
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Fiber-reinforced polymers are used to strengthen concrete, wood and steel structures above and below ground as well as under water. Two proposed new ASTM International standards will provide an approach to quality control inspection and reporting for fiber-reinforced polymers in all industries. The proposed new standards are: ASTM WK46050, Guide for the Inspection of Bond Critical FRP…, Next Committee D33 Meeting:, Jan. 15-16, 2015, in conjunction with Electric Power Research Institute/Nuclear Utility Coatings Council meetings, Orlando, Fla., Technical Contact:, Ramon Pelaez, Greenman Pedersen Inc., Southbridge, Mass., Phone: 508-612-5769; rpelaez@gpinet.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9624