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Alkali-aggregate reaction — the reaction that occurs over time between highly alkaline cement paste and noncrystalline silicon dioxide — can lead to a loss of concrete strength. A new ASTM International standard provides guidance on how to address the potential for such deleterious reactions in concrete construction. The new standard is ASTM C1778 , Guide for Reducing the Risk of Deleterious…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, June 14-17, 2015, June committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Thano Drimalas, University of Texas at Austin, Manor, Texas, tel +1.512.471.1630; thano.drimalas@mail.utexas.edu ; Jason H. Ideker, Ph.D. (C09.50 chairman), Oregon State University, Corvallis, Ore., tel +1.541.737.9571; jason.ideker@oregonstate.edu , ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9751
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Routine monitoring for the presence of ferrous and nonferrous wear particles in gearboxes is a crucial function for machinery across a wide range of industries. To keep machines running smoothly, a new ASTM International standard, D7917 , Inductive Wear Debris Sensors in Gearbox and Drivetrain Applications, provides practices for the selection, application and use of inductive type metal debris…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, December 7-11, 2014, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Jack Poley, Conditional Monitoring International LLC, Miami, Fla., tel +1.305.669.5181; poleyj@bellsouth.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9735
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Biodegradable hydraulic fluids are being specified with increasing frequency by governmental and industrial entities. A proposed new ASTM International standard, WK31234, Specification for Biodegradable, Low Aquatic Toxicity Hydraulic Fluids, intends to make it easier to ensure that proper hydraulic fluids are being used at environmentally sensitive job sites. “By explicitly demanding conformity…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, June 21-25, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, Patrick Laemmle, Panolin America Inc., Ventura, Calif., tel +1.805.676.1193; patrick.laemmle@panolin.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9732
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With several beneficial attributes that make it a good blending agent in gasoline, butanol continues to hold promise for use as a biofuel. It is compatible with existing vehicles and refueling infrastructure. Low vapor pressure, high octane number and favorable distillation properties all add to the high blending value of butanol. Now, a new ASTM International standard will be used in isobutanol…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-11, 2014, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Glenn Johnston, Gevo Inc., Englewood, Colo, tel +1.303.858.8358, ext. 2281; gjohnston@gevo.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9734
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Laboratories that conduct beam tests on fiber reinforced concrete are encouraged to join in the development of a new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK42757 , Practice for Design of Supporting Rollers to Be Used in Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam Tests. According to ASTM member Stefan Bernard, the new standard is being developed in response to concerns over possible distortions in the magnitude…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Stefan Bernard, TSE Pty Ltd., Sydney, Australia, tel +61.4.1840.7892; s.bernard@tse.net.au, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9718
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Using a new ASTM International standard will make it easier to simultaneously identify multiple outliers in a data set. The new standard is ASTM D7915 , Practice for Application of Generalized Extreme Studentized Deviate (GESD) Technique to Simultaneously Identify Multiple Outliers in a Data Set. “The impetus for developing D7915 was to provide a method for identifying outliers that is robust…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-11, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Alex T. Lau, TCL Consulting, Whitby, Ontario, Canada, tel +1.905.665.7995; alextclau@rogers.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9700
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Concrete is the most widely used construction material throughout the world. Understanding the drying behavior of a given concrete mixture is critical to any construction project. Ready-mix concrete producers and engineers will be able to use a new ASTM International standard to characterize how hardened concrete mixtures dry. The new standard is ASTM C1792 , Test Method for Measurement of Mass…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Dale P. Bentz, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., tel +1.301.975.5865; dale.bentz@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9701
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The presence of ethylene glycol in in-service motor oil indicates that antifreeze coolant has leaked into the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. Such leakage leads to engine wear problems. A new ASTM International standard will be used to effectively determine whether glycols are present in motor oil. The new standard is D7922 , Test Method for Determination of Glycol for In-Service…, ASTM Committee D02 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-11, 2014, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Frank P. DiSanzo, Ph.D., ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Annandale, N.J., Phone: +1.908.730.2815; frank.p.disanzo@exxonmobil.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9702
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Concrete technologists need to have a well-defined, useful and efficient means to detect and possibly address concrete material incompatibility issues. This need will be addressed in a proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK40615 , Practice for Mixing and Comparing Performance of Concrete Materials Using Mini-Mix Mortar Mixtures. Due to an increased focus on sustainability, the…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, 2014, December Committee, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Ara A. Jeknavorian, Ph.D., Jeknavorian Consulting Services, Phone: 617-803-2612; ara.a.jeknavorian@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9669
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In 1914, a small group of professionals gathered to work on methods for making and testing field specimens of concrete. The ASTM International committee that resulted from that first meeting — C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates — celebrated its 100th anniversary during a reception and dinner on June 23 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, Canada. The centennial celebration occurred during C09’s…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, 2014, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindler@astm.org Release #9605