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Particle size distribution is an important factor in the manufacture of many products, from cement to perfume. A proposed ASTM International standard ( WK45240 ) will set out a general approach to the particle size distribution measurement of powders, suspensions, or slurries using an appropriate wet or dry methodology by the laser diffraction technique. ASTM’s committee on particle and spray…
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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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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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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the October 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 travel; Most…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11284 ###
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ASTM International’s vehicle-pavement systems committee ( E17 ) has approved a new standard that will aid the use of digital technology as a safe and efficient way to assess pavement infrastructure. The new standard will soon be published as E3303, Practice for Generating Pavement Surface Cracking Indices from Digital Images. “The new standard should help agencies seeking a more efficient means…
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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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Anthony W. Thornton, director of technical information and senior technology and applications consultant for Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11231 ###
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ASTM International’s vehicle-pavement systems committee ( E17 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help measure skid resistance for a wide variety of surfaces. The proposed standard describes the procedure for using portable continuous reading, fixed-slip measuring equipment (CFME) to measure skid resistance. The proposed standard ( WK66334 ) will help manufacturers and national and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #11210 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin K. McGhee, associate director of research at Virginia Transportation Research Council, for his contributions to the vehicle-pavement systems committee ( E17 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11163 ###