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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of more than 50 applications. The following candidates will receive the 2021 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Patricio Carrion is a doctoral candidate at Auburn…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11268 ###
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ASTM International announced today the Journal of Testing and Evaluation, the organization’s flagship journal, received an increased 2020 impact factor rating of 1.264, up nearly 45% 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 1973, the journal is a multi-…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11262 ###
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ASTM International announced today the Geotechnical Testing Journal received an increased 2020 impact factor rating of 1.469, up nearly 14% 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:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11261 ###
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An ASTM International standard for flame mitigation devices on disposable fuel containers, published by the consumer products committee ( F15 ), is being proposed as a National Standard of Canada (NSC). The standard, F3429/F3429M , is being proposed as a National Standard of Canada under the auspices of the Standards Council of Canada, of which ASTM International is accredited. The Canadian…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11256 ###
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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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A new ASTM International standard covers installation techniques for metal jacketing on mechanical insulation systems. ASTM’s thermal insulation committee ( C16 ) developed the new standard, soon to be available as C1879. Metal jacketing is used as the protective cover over pipe and rigid tubing insulation in most outdoor applications, which include oil, gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food/…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11239 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Carol Pollack-Nelson, Ph.D., owner and human factors psychologist for Independent Safety Consulting (Rockville, Maryland, USA), for her contributions to the consumer products committee ( F15 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11233 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has revised its standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. The revisions address several developments in the playground equipment industry while providing clarification on industry terms and designations. Specifically, the revisions to the standard, soon to be published as F1487, include…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11226 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will establish specification requirements for flexible protective jackets made of modified asphalt or butyl rubber. ASTM International’s thermal insulation committee ( C16 ) is developing the proposed standard. Protective jackets guard products such as ducts and pipe insulation against physical abuse as well as, in some cases, the effects of weather. All…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel+1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11215 ###
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A new standard specification developed by ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) aims to improve the labeling, packaging, and marketing of adult magnet sets containing small, powerful magnets to increase child safety. These magnet sets (with a flux index ≥50 kG 2 mm 2 ) intended for adults are currently sold without guidance as to appropriate marketing practices and warnings.…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11193 ###