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A new ASTM International test method will help determine the hydraulic capacity of treatment devices that filter stormwater runoff before it reaches bodies of water. “This standard will help engineers create ensure that treatment devices that are the right sizehave adequate capacity to treat flows of expected stormwater runoff flow rates,” says ASTM member Dr. Peter Weiss, a professor in the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Peter Weiss, tel +1.219.464.5220; peter.weiss@valpo.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #10062
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A new ASTM International standard will help medical device manufacturers collect sufficient data to demonstrate that they consistently clean medical devices to a safe and effective level. The new standard (soon to be published as F3127 , Guide for Validating Cleaning Lines for Medical Devices) is the result of a November 2011 symposium sponsored by ASTM on Cleaning Validation of Medical Devices.…, ASTM Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices Next Meeting:, May 3-5, 2016, May Committee Week, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Randall J. Thoma, Ph.D., VeeSquared Consulting Services, Round Rock, Texas, tel +1.512.924.3832; randy.thoma@VeeSquared.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10050
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A new ASTM International standard will support the sustainability and resiliency of concrete pipes that are reinforced by synthetic fibers. The new standard (soon to be approved as C1818, Specification for Rigid Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe) describes a strong and durable option that can be used for underground piping. Pipes in this new standard are used…, ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe Next Meeting:, Nov. 15-18, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Ali Abolmaali, University of Texas, Arlington, Texas, tel +1.817.272.3877; abolmaail@uta.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Lake, tel +1.610.832.9661; dlake@astm.org Release #9940
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As the popularity of zip line attractions continues to increase, an ASTM task group is revising a key standard to help ensure safety. After two years of collaboration, the group has reorganized content and made technical updates to standard ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses. The group is recommending that the standard be more comprehensive and tailored…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, October 15-17, 2015, San Diego, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jared Krupa, tel +1.775.355.0505; jared@k2eng.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9865
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices is revising an important standard on inflatable amusement rides. The responsible subcommittee ( F24.61 on Adventure Attractions ) invites all interested parties to contribute to the revision of standard F2374 (Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Rides). Three task groups have been…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Kathy Fackler, Saferparks, La Jolla, Calif., tel +1.619.316.2260; kfacker@saferparks.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9794 ###
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Stationary wave systems bring the thrill of surfing to water parks. A proposed new ASTM standard ( WK31624 , Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction and Operation of Standing Wave Systems) will provide a reference tool for safe construction and operation that will prove useful to both manufacturers and owners of standing wave systems. “Riding a sheet wave is an…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Oct. 14-17, 2015, October committee week, San Diego, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marshall Myrman, WhiteWater West Industries, San Diego, Calif., tel +1.760.845.4561; marshall.myrman@whitewaterwest.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9788 ###
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A proposed new ASTM standard will support the safe, continued growth of a popular new recreation industry: water propelled jet packs. The proposed standard (ASTM WK47642 , Practice for Water Propelled Jet Packs for Commercial Use) will provide guidelines and procedures for the operation, maintenance and inspection of water-propelled jet packs and equipment. One of the latest trends in water…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Oct. 14-17, 2015, October Committee Week, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, David Duprat, Atlanticorp LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., tel +1. 305.915.7450; david@atlanticflyboard.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9763
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Perhaps this past summer you saw some walk-on-water balls — large inflatable spheres that allow a person inside to walk across the surface of water — at your favorite water fun park. However, these balls are still not permitted in all areas, due to safety concerns. An ASTM International committee is working on the first proposed standard for this latest amusement trend, ASTM WK47649 , Practice…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 11-14, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Co., Jacksonville, Ill. tel +1.217.245.7145; patty@elibridge.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9753
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Precast reinforced concrete box sections are proving to be a versatile means for the development of infrastructure. The use of segmental box sections is now covered in an ASTM standard, ASTM C1786 , Specification for Segmental Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains and Sewers Designed According to AASHTO LRFD. The American Association of State Highway and…, Technical Contact:, Josiah W. Beakley, American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas, tel +1.972.894.2906; jbeakley@concrete-pipe.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Lake, tel +1.610.832.9661; dlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9745
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Many people love riding on a train, even if it’s a miniature scale ride at an amusement park. A new ASTM International standard will ensure that the tracks for such rides are built soundly. The new standard is ASTM F2960 , Practice for Permanent Amusement Railway Ride Tracks and Related Devices. It applies to the design, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection of…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 11-14, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, Joel Fritsche, Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, Calif., tel +1.808.544.6928; joel.l.fritsche@disney.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9717