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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
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A proposed new ASTM standard will provide a test method for determining the density and air content of roller-compacted concrete, which is used in the construction of dams and spillways as well as for highway road base material and wearing surfaces on some roads and parking lots. Once approved, ASTM WK42461 , Test Method for Density (Unit Weight) and Air Content (Pressure Method) of Freshly Mixed…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, June 22-25, 2014, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Dennis N. Clute, P.E., USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fort Worth, Texas, Phone: 817-509-3765; dennis.clute@ftw.usda.gov , 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 #9655
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Strength and penetration are key attributes needed for surgical needles. A new ASTM International standard, ASTM F3014 , Test Method for Penetration Testing of Needles Used in Surgical Sutures, focuses on penetration testing of such needles. ASTM F3014 was developed by Subcommittee F04.33 on Medical/Surgical Instruments , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-14, 2014, November Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact, : Eric Hinrichs, Ethicon Inc., Somerville, N.J., Phone: 908-218-3177; ehinrich@its.jnj.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9654
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ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices has approved a new standard for a metallurgical implant material that is useful in a variety of surgical applications. ASTM F3046 , Specification for Wrought Titanium-3Aluminum-2.5Vanadium Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56320), was developed by Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials . Mark…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 6-9, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Mark Ransick, Ethicon Surgical Care, Cincinnati, Ohio, Phone: 513-337-8069; mransick@its.jnj.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9644
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will cover fatigue testing of metallic tibial trays, which are components used in partial knee joint replacement. ASTM WK45235 , Practice for Cyclic Fatigue Testing of Metal Tibial Tray Components of Unicondylar Knee Joint Replacements, is being developed by Subcommittee F04.22 on Arthroplasty , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 6-9, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Gokce Yildirim, Stryker MAKO, Jersey City, N.J., Phone: 973-946-6994; gyildirim@makosurgical.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9630
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Committee Now Developing Proposed Specification for Ground Limestone and Other Fines, ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates has recently approved a new test method for evaluating the suitability of fine aggregates and other fillers for use in concrete. ASTM C1777 , Test Method for Rapid Determination of the Methylene Blue Value for Fine Aggregate or Mineral Filler Using a Colorimeter, was developed by Subcommittee C09.20 on Normal Weight Aggregates…, ASTM C1777, Methylene Blue Value, C1777 provides a rapid test for laboratory and field use to determine the amount of methylene blue adsorbed by a specimen of fine aggregate or mineral filter “The test in ASTM C1777 will be used to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful fines in concrete aggregate,” says Eric Koehler, vice president, Verifi LLC, and a C09 member. In addition, Koehler notes, ASTM C1777 will be used to qualify…, ASTM WK36906, Ground Limestone Fines, A proposed new standard will reference ASTM C1777. ASTM WK36906 , Specification for Ground Limestone Fines and Other Finely Divided Materials for Use in Concrete, is also being developed by C09.20. Once approved, WK36906 will allow concrete producers to use such products approved as sources of materials to be used in concrete mix specified by architects/engineers and departments of transportation…, ASTM Committee C09 Next Meeting:, June 22-25, 2014, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contacts: (, C1777) Eric Koehler, Verifi LLC, Cambridge, Mass., Phone: 617-498-4354; eric.koehler@verificoncrete.com ; (WK36906) Caroline Talbot, Ph.D., P.E., The Euclid Chemical Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Phone: 985-237-5685; ctalbot@euclidchemical.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 #9627
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Adopted by ASTM International and Other Key Organizations, A new version of the Product Category Rules (PCR) for concrete, the document used for developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for concrete, was published this month by the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF). The new PCR, Version 1.1, takes the original PCR published in November 2012 and makes improvements to the document based on input from key experts in the field of Life Cycle…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Chris Surak, Phone: 610-832-9711; csurak@astm.org, CLF Contact:, Kathrina Simonen, Phone: 206-685-7282; ksimonen@uw.edu, NRMCA Contact:, Lionel Lemay, Phone: 847-918-7101; llemay@nrmca.org Release #9562
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Patients with blockages in their coronary vasculature have historically been treated with permanent metallic stents, metal mesh tubes that open clogged blood vessels, restore blood flow and keep the vessel open over time. Certain patients can now be treated with an absorbable stent, otherwise known as a vascular scaffold, available in international markets. Absorbable stents are designed to open…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 6-9, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Julia Fox, Ph.D., Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, Calif., Phone: 408-845-0719; julia.fox@av.abbott.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9561
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Determining the mechanical performance and biocompatibility of an implantable medical device are crucial steps in evaluating the device’s safety and efficacy. A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to help assess device performance by examining the potential for galvanic corrosion of implants. ASTM WK19883 , Test Method for Conducting and Evaluating Galvanic Corrosion Tests of…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 6-9, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Shari Nathanson Rosenbloom, Ph.D., Corrosion Testing Laboratories Inc., Newark, Del., Phone: 302-454-8200; shari@corrosionlab.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9537
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An ASTM International symposium on metal-on-metal total hip replacement devices held in May 2012 identified unmet standardization needs. One such need was for a standard that deals with the collection and analysis of explanted hip implants in order to understand their in-vivo performance. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Order 522 mandates orthopaedic companies to carry out…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 6-9, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Richard Underwood, Ph.D., Exponent, Philadelphia, Pa., Phone: 215-594-8800, ext. 8875; runderwood@exponent.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9524