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A new ASTM International standard presents two methods for testing the intumescence, or volume expansion, of firestop products. This testing is important for firestop manufacturers, as well as certification and testing agencies that run product validation programs for firestops. ASTM E2786 , Test Methods for Measuring Expansion of Intumescent Materials Used in Firestop and Joint Systems, was…
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Discussions concerning how easily test results for dimension stone test specimens can be influenced by improper or nonuniform preparation methods have led to the ongoing development of a proposed new ASTM International standard. The new standard, ASTM WK31179 , Practice for Selection and Preparation of Dimension Stone Test Specimens, is being developed by Subcommittee C18.08 on Selection of…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently revising its New Source Performance Standards for wood burning heaters. Two new ASTM International standards on particulate matter emissions have been developed by Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings with the goal that they be referenced in the revised NSPS. ASTM E2779 , Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will facilitate coordination between designers and installers of firestop systems in construction projects. ASTM WK30772 , Guide for Installation of Firestop Systems, is being developed by Subcommittee E06.21 on Serviceability, part of ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings. “The goal is to have an ASTM document that can become a…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently revising its New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for Wood Heaters. Every indication is that a proposed ASTM International standard on particulate matter emissions that is being developed by Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings will be included in the revised NSPS. ASTM WK27994 , Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, Oct. 10-13, October Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Robert Ferguson, Ferguson, Andors and Co., South Royalton, Vt., Phone: 802-763-2339; facomail@sover.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8610
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A new ASTM International standard can now be used to better measure construction productivity at three levels: task, project and industry. The new standard, ASTM E2691, Practice for Job Productivity Measurement, was developed by Subcommittee E06.81 on Building Economics, part of ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings. “Productivity cannot be improved to be at par with the…
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Petrography is routinely performed on dimension stone for many construction projects in which new stone is being used, and it is often required in technical specifications. In order to facilitate this process, ASTM International Committee C18 on Dimension Stone has developed a new standard, ASTM C1721 , Guide for Petrographic Examination of Dimension Stone. The new standard is under the…, ASTM Committee C18 Next Meeting:, April 21-22, April Committee Week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Michael Scheffler, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc., Northbrook, Ill., Phone: 847-272-7400; mscheffler@wje.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeff Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8432/Dec2009
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Inert gases that are found in insulating glass units help make windows more energy efficient. A new ASTM International standard provides a long-needed method for evaluating gas concentration inside insulating glass units without destroying or altering the edge seal. The new standard, ASTM E2649 , Test Method for Determining Argon Concentration in Sealed Insulating Glass Units Using Spark Emission…
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Insulating concrete form systems are gaining acceptance as energy efficient building envelopes for both residential and commercial construction, with more than 80 ICF products available. In order to deal with the varying quality of ICFs, ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings has developed a new standard, ASTM E2634 , Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF…
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Any organization that owns and uses a variety of equipment must find ways to identify it and track its movement. A new standard and a proposed new standard being developed by ASTM International Committee E53 on Property Management Systems focus on these aspects of equipment ownership. The new ASTM standard, E2606 , Practice for Receipt Notification as a Result of Tangible Property Movement, and…