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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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ASTM International’s committee on Manufactured Masonry Units ( C15 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to A. Rhett Whitlock, President of WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10345
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Proposed standard WK58343, Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with PEX Compression Sleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, is currently being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). The standard would help support fittings and sleeves for PEX piping systems capable of high pressures and temperatures. The new cold-expansion fittings and PEX…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-16, 2017, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Nickelson, Rehau Construction LLC, Leesburg, Va., tel +1.703.777.5255; david.nickelson@rehau.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #10301
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A new ASTM International standard will empower producers of certain kinds of plastic tubes to conduct better, faster quality control testing at a lower cost and with greater accuracy. Due to its enhanced properties, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is increasingly used to make plastic tubes for building systems as well as for the oil, gas, chemical, sewage, and water industries. The new standard (…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 15-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Robert Samplonius, Kafrit NA Ltd., British Columbia, Canada, tel +1.604.607.6730; samplonius@kafrit.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10167
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A new standard will help test technology that is used in many electronic devices. According to ASTM members Lin Tingyu (National Center for Advanced Packaging) and Hi Jinjiang (Grikin Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.), the new standard will provide a baseline of quality, reliability, and process for manufacturers of “sputtering targets,” which are often used for thin-film deposition, etching, and…, ASTM Committee F01 on Electronics Next Meeting:, January 31, 2017, January Committee Week, Norfolk, Va., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Lin Tingyu, National Center for Advanced Packaging, Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, tel +1.535.805.3318; tingyulin@ncp-cn.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10163
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A new ASTM International standard supports the growing use of concrete paving slabs for commercial and residential projects. The new specification ( C1782/C1782M , Specification for Utility Segmental Concrete Paving Slabs) determines the minimum flexural strength, dimensional tolerances, and freeze-thaw durability requirements for paving slabs with dimensions ranging from 12 by 12 in. to 48 by 48…, ASTM Committee C15 on Manufacturing Masonry Units Next Meeting:, Dec. 6-8, 2016, December Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Smith, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, Chantilly, Va., tel +1.703.657.6900; dsmith@icpi.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10145
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ASTM International has fully redesigned its International Laboratory Directory, the only directory in the world dedicated to helping manufacturers find the right labs to test their products. Independent laboratories throughout the world rely on thousands of standards and test methods, including many developed by ASTM International. By working with these labs, manufacturers can help ensure that…, Contact:, Anna Spektor, tel +1.610.832.9756; aspektor@astm.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10110
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The polyethylene piping industry continues to increase the size of pipe diameters and pipe wall thicknesses used in the transportation of gas, water, and oil. The original reverse bend test in F2620 is of limited capability when testing heat fusion joints in wall pipe systems that are heavier with larger diameters. A new standard (soon to be published as F3183, Practice for Guided Side Bend…, ASTM 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:, Steve Sandstrum, tel +1.502.318.6754; steve.sandstrum@isco-pipes.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10091
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A new ASTM International standard will help train workers who operate heat fusion equipment (HFE) to fuse plastic pipes. This standard could help enhance safety for workers, ensure longevity of pipes, and strengthen infrastructure overall. Until now, there was not a guideline for properly training workers nor a description of requirements to qualify as an operator. (Many companies relied on HFE…, Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, FL., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jim Craig, Jim Craig Consulting, LLC; tel +1.918.720.3670; jcraig211@cox.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10077
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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