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A new ASTM International standard will provide engineers with specific knowledge needed for the development of an industrial thermal insulation system within a large engineering project. ASTM C1696 , Guide for Industrial Thermal Insulation Systems, was developed by Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation Systems , part of ASTM International Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation . According to Dean Cox, a…, ASTM Committee C16 Next Meeting:, April 14-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Dean Cox, Industrial Insulation Group, Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-231-2583; coxd@iig-llc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9296
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A new ASTM International standard will help to facilitate a safer environment for pole vaulters. ASTM F2949 , Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars, was developed by Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole Vault , part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities . A pole vault box collar is a protective device that covers the hard unpadded surfaces surrounding a pole vault box…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, May 21-23, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Jan Johnson, Sky Jumpers Vertical Sports Club, Atascadero, Calif., Phone: 805-423-2363; janjohnson18@charter.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9329
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At the request of US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities is developing a proposed new standard that will specifically cover headgear used in women’s lacrosse. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK36457 , Specification for Headgear Used in Women’s Lacrosse, is under the…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-16, 2012, November committee week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Ann Kitt Carpenetti, US Lacrosse, Baltimore, Md., Phone: 410-235-6882, ext. 117; acarpenetti@uslacrosse.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9233
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to test the propensity of athletic eye and face protection to fog during a sporting event. When such devices fog, athletes may remove them temporarily or not wear them at all, thus risking serious eye injury. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK36802 , Test Method for Resistance to Fogging for Eye and Face Protection Devices, is being…
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A proposed new ASTM standard has the potential to make pole vaulting safer. ASTM WK35729 , Specification for Pole Vault Box Collar, is currently being developed by Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole Vault , part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities . A box collar is a protective device that covers the hard unpadded surfaces surrounding a pole vault box. It may also…, ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, May 8-10, 2012, May Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Peter M. McGinnis, Ph.D., SUNY Cortland Phone: 607-753-4909; peter.mcginnis@cortland.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorriss@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9081
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will make it possible for those in the paintball industry to create low-impact games for potential paintball players who might like to try the sport but are initially intimidated by its intensity. The new proposed standard, ASTM WK34588 , Practice for Operation of Low Impact Paintball Game Fields, is being developed by Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball…
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A new voluntary ASTM International bicycle standard, developed to assist manufacturers in testing trailer cycles, intended to be pulled behind bicycles, has been approved by ASTM International. The new standard, ASTM F2917 , Specification for Bicycle Trailer Cycles Designed for Human Passengers, includes a trailer cycle test for manufacturers to use, new warnings to be placed on the product, and…
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ASTM International Committee F41 on Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Systems will meet on Aug. 17, 2011, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the AUVSI Unmanned Systems North American 2011 Conference. The F41 executive subcommittee meeting will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Aug. 17. in room 149A. In addition, all interested parties are…
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The synthetic turf industry has been plagued with drainage performance issues for many years. Huge demand has driven the industry to grow and, as more systems have been built, the potential for issues grows. With pricing competition and inexperience being factors, how well a field system drains needs to be addressed in a consistent manner. This challenge has now been addressed with the…
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Quality of materials and proper installation are keys to maintaining the effectiveness, safety and durability of radiant barrier systems used for thermal insulation. Two new ASTM standards will provide important information to both users and installers of radiant barrier systems. The new standards are ASTM C1743 , Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) in Residential…