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A proposed ASTM International standard will be used by engineers, concrete producers and testing agencies to measure electrical resistance in fresh concrete. Participants are welcome to join the new task group that is developing this standard (WK50586, Practice for Measuring the Electrical Resistance of Fresh Concrete). The new standard will show how to sample fresh concrete, prepare a specimen…, ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates Next Meeting:, Dec. 6-9, 2015, December Committee Week, Tampa, Fla. , Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, 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 Release #9891
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A new ASTM International standard provides an important strength test for fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) shapes used in pipelines, cooling towers and other construction projects. Specifically, the standard ( E2954 , Test Method for Axial Compression Test of Reinforced Plastic and Polymer Matrix Composite Vertical Members) helps determine the strength of square, round and rectangular tubing, I-…, ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings Next Meeting:, Oct. 25-28, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jay Dorst, P.E., CEL Consulting Inc., Oakland, Calif., tel +1.510.436.7626; jdorst@ce-labs.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #9886
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At the urging of state regulatory bodies, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expanding its wood burning appliance emissions regulation. A new ASTM International standard will enable manufacturers of masonry heaters and their components to better verify the emissions performance of their products. The new standard is ASTM E2778 , Specification for Custom Tiled/Mortared Masonry Heaters (…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, April 26-29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Timothy Seaton, Empire Masonry Heaters Inc., Scottsville, N.Y., tel +1.888.576.2949; tseaton@timelyconstruction.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9757
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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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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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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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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to assess the credentials and qualifications of inspectors who routinely use ASTM firestop standards in their work. The proposed standard is ASTM WK40836, Practice for Credentials for Inspectors of Through Penetration Firestop Systems, Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers. ASTM WK40836 will provide the information…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, April 26-29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Patrick Tesche, Global Fire Protection Group, Avondale, Pa., Phone: 484-720-8080; pjtesche@comcast.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9675
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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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Intumescent coatings produce an insulating char when activated by heat or flame. Such coatings are designed to safeguard the structural integrity of steel under fire conditions and to maintain safe temperatures for a specified period of time. A new ASTM standard will cover the specification, application and inspection of intumescent fire-resistant materials to structural steel. The new standard,…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, Oct. 5-8, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Philip Mancuso, Isolatek International, Stanhope, N.J., Phone: 1-800-631-9600, ext. 214; pmancuso@isolatek.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9645
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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