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Geomembrane liners act as a barrier and control fluid and gas migration in construction projects ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) has approved a new standard for the thermal fusion welding of geomembranes, which are used to control fluid migration in built projects, structures, and systems. According to ASTM member Eddie Weiser, the new standard (soon to be published as D8580…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11865 ###
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ASTM International’s thermal insulation committee ( C16 ) has approved a new standard for layered, glass fiber felt pipe and board insulation. The material covered by the new standard ( C1937 ) is used on surfaces with temperatures that range from ambient to 1400°F (760°C). “The material covered in the new standard is semi-rigid, high-temperature pipe and board insulation intended for industrial…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11833 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to Robert Lozano for his contributions to ASTM’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ). 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. Lozano was recognized for his…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11829 ###
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ASTM International announced a call for papers for a Symposium on Changing Face of Building Materials and Systems in Response to Climate Change , to be held Oct. 9-10, 2024, in Orlando, FL. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s thermal insulation committee (C16) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. This symposium will be a forum that…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11726 ###
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ASTM International’s thermal insulation committee ( C16 ) has approved a new standard that will aid in the development of new insulation products. The new standard ( C1919 ) covers the measurement of steady-state thermal transmission properties of small flat slab thermal insulation specimens using a heat-flow-meter apparatus. ASTM member Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya says that, in addition to being used…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11619 ###
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Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Ph.D., a professor of building envelopes and structures at the University of Victoria, Canada, has received ASTM International’s 2022 Professor of the Year award. The ASTM International Professor of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize and reward the contributions of educators in developing students’ understanding of consensus standards. Throughout his career…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel+1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11559 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Richard Lacey for his contributions to ASTM’s geosynthetics committee (D35). 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. Lacey was recognized for his exceptional…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11474 ###
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ASTM International announced today the Geotechnical Testing Journal received an increased 2021 impact factor rating of 1.82, up more than 23% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1978, the Geotechnical Testing Journal covers test methods for soil and rock,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11471 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to James Olsta for his contributions to ASTM’s geosynthetics committee (D35). 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. Olsta was recognized for his mentorship within…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11459 ###
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ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) has approved a new standard that will help engineers, designers, and specifiers who work with vinyl sheet piling. Applications for such piling include the construction of seawalls, retaining walls, and chemical cut-off walls. “The new specification will standardize the materials used and it will allow producers to meet the United States Army…