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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2023 Award of Merit – to Corey Haeder for his contributions to ASTM’s concrete pipe committee (C13). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Haeder was recognized for his…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11727 ###
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ASTM International’s committee E33 on building and environmental acoustics presented the 2022 Wallace Waterfall Award to Kenneth P. Roy. He was recognized for his distinguished contributions to the development, preparation and acceptance of standards in acoustics. Throughout his career of over 40 years, Roy’s focus has been on research and education relative to the design and acoustic performance…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11560 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on building and environmental acoustics ( E33 ) is developing a new standard guide for estimating the accuracy of acoustic test methods through interlaboratory studies (ILS). These acoustic test methods are used to measure acoustical performance of products like doors, windows, and wall systems, to compare amongst them and to develop new products. This new standard…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9666; kpaul@astm.org Release #11498 ###
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ASTM International’s concrete pipe committee ( C13 ) has approved a new standard that will help in manufacturing circular concrete pipe that is installed using pipe jacking techniques. The type of pipe covered by the new standard is typically used to convey sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or utilities. Engineers, precast concrete pipe manufacturers, and jacking contractors will be the…
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Pamela M. Shinkoda, P.Eng., research associate, fire acoustic, building systems for CGC Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of gypsum board products, interior finishing materials, and suspended acoustical ceilings in Canada. The parent company of CGC Inc. is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11354 ###
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ASTM International’s concrete pipe committee (C13) presented the 2021 Robert R. Liteheiser Award to William E. Washabaugh, president of Northern Concrete Pipe Inc (Bay City, Michigan, USA). Washabaugh was honored for his outstanding work on box culvert and other standards revisions in the committee. An ASTM International member since 2005, Washabaugh has also been honored with the 2017 Merlin G…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11313 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the November and December Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11305 ###
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A new standard developed by ASTM International’s building and environmental acoustics committee ( E33 ) establishes an evaluation metric for low-frequency impact noise. Specifically, it allows for evaluation of thudding from footfalls in buildings. The standard ( E3207 ) provides designers a new evaluation tool for assessing thudding in buildings from heavy footfalls. When used in conjunction…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #11270 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Robert A. Hallman, principal scientist at Armstrong World Industries, for his contributions to the building and environmental acoustics committee ( E33 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11224 ###