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A newly proposed standard ( WK54335 , Specification for Cellular Wall Polypropylene (PP) Chambers) concerning storm water collection chambers is being developed. With cellular wall PP chambers being installed as part of road and parking lot construction, wheel load and soil weight place significant structural demand on the product. A structurally sound product is essential to ensure the safety of…, Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Mailhot, Stormtech, South Coventry, Conn., tel +1.860.391.3672; david.mailhot@ads-pipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10074
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John Kohler, technical specialist - elastomers, FCA US LLC (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Auburn Hills, Mich., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F09 on Tires . Formed in 1971, F09 has over 85 members, and includes 7 technical subcommittees that oversee more 38 standards related to tire characteristics and performance, research, and vehicular testing. Kohler has been a member…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10056
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Richard R. Geoffroy, director of engineering and applications at Polymer Services Group in Somers, Conn., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . Formed in 1973, F17 includes 18 subcommittees that oversee more than 180 standards related to specifications for plastic pipe, fittings, best practices for joining and installing plastic pipes, test…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10029
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The expected discontinuance in manufacturing a standard-reference test tire will lead to changes to an ASTM International standard ( E1136 , Specification for P195/75R14 Radial Standard Reference Test Tire). Users of this specification are invited to join an ASTM task group that is working to manage this transition. The tire has been used extensively since its introduction in the late 1980s.…, ASTM Committee F09 on Tires Next Meeting:, Oct. 13-14, 2015, MAPS Air Museum, North Canton, Ohio, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Angela Wolynski, Michelin North America, tel +1.864.422.4985; angela.wolynski@us.michelin.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Julia Lively, tel +1.610.832.9681; jlively@astm.org Release #9880
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ASTM International’s standard for drywall ( C1396/C1396M-14a, Specification for Gypsum Board ) was cited in the United States Federal Register on Jan. 23, 2015. This fulfilled a goal of the Drywall Safety Act of 2012 to create a standard for limited sulfur content in drywall. Specifically, the Consumer Product Safety Commission determined that C1396 is accepted as “a voluntary standard for…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, tel +1.610.832.9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9769
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A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK39447 , Specification for Metric Outside Diameter Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pressure Pipe (DR-PN), will cover premier high-density polyethylene compounds used in a variety of plastic piping systems throughout the world. “The proposed standard establishes material and product requirements, and tests for verification of compliance,” says ASTM…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-13, 2014, November Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, William Adams, WSS Consulting, Terre Haute, Ind., Phone: 812-236-7791; wiia4676@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9577
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Two new nonmetallic plaster base standards have been approved by ASTM International Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems . Metallic and nonmetallic plaster bases, also known as lath, are used as reinforcement and to serve as an attachment mechanism for portland cement based plaster or stucco. While standards exist for metal lath, there had not been standards for…, ASTM Committee C11 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-13, 2014, November Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Bill Egan, BASF Corp., Jacksonville, Fla., Phone: 904-996-6115; bill.egan@basf.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9653
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All interested parties are invited to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard that would be used during the design and installation of suspended gypsum ceiling systems for commercial construction. ASTM WK44242 , Practice for Installation of Metal Suspension Ceiling Systems for Gypsum Board Applications, is being developed by Subcommittee C11.03 on Specifications for…, ASTM Committee C11 Next Meeting:, May 5-8, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Joseph J. Kelly, Worthington Armstrong Venture, Malvern, Pa., Phone: 610-722-1218; jjkelly@armstrong.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9576
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to cover requirements and test methods for a new type of pipe intended for industrial or oil and gas wastewater transfer. ASTM WK44033 , Specification for Fluid Composite Transfer Pipe and Fittings, is being developed by Subcommittee F17.68 on Energy Piping Systems , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . Pipe…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, James Goddard, Powell, Ohio, Phone: 740-972-0012; jimgoddard3@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9538
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing a proposed standard that will address the use of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing used in hydronic heating/cooling systems. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK38788 , Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) OD Controlled Tubing for Hydronic Heating/Cooling Systems, is under the jurisdiction of…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 11-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Gary Morgan, Viega LLC, Wichita, Kan., Phone: 620-480-1222; garymorgan@viega.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9361