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Heap leaching, a process of removing metal from ore, is more efficiently accomplished when air is introduced to the ore pile. A new ASTM International standard describes how corrugated polyethylene pipes and fittings can be more effectively used to facilitate the aeration process. ASTM F2987 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Mine Heap Leach Aeration Applications…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, James B. Goddard, Powell Ohio, Phone: 740-881-5958; jimgoddard3@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9316
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide assurance regarding the quality of high-density polyethylene corrugated pipe using recycled resins. ASTM WK39632, Specification for 3 through 24 Inch Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings with Recycled Resins, is being developed by Subcommittee F17.65 on Land Drainage , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Douglas Baker, Springfield Plastics Inc., Auburn, Ill., Phone: 217-438-6167; dbaker@spipipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9303
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All interested parties, particularly those involved with utilities, are encouraged to participate in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK39660 , Practice for Procedures to Prevent Contamination in Plastic Gas Pipe and Fittings. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Karen S. Lively, P.E., Performance Pipe, Plano, Texas, Phone: 972-599-7413; livelks@cpchem.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9304
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A new ASTM International specification fills a need for a standard covering strong plastic piping systems that can be used in the harsh environment of underground mine leachate systems. ASTM F2986 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Mine Leachate Applications, was developed by Subcommittee F17.65 on Land Drainage , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, John Kurdziel, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Hilliard, Ohio, Phone: 614-658-0211; john.kurdziel@ads-pipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9302
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Sustainability now plays an important role in many professional fields and dentistry is no exception. To recognize and encourage sustainable dental practices, ASTM Subcommittee E60.80 on General Sustainability Standards has begun to develop a proposed new standard, ASTM WK34710 , Practice for Sustainable Dentistry. E60.80 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E60 on…, ASTM Committee E60 Next Meeting:, April 16-18, 2013, April committee week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Beverly A. Oviedo, Sustainable Solutions by Design, Monterey, Calif., Phone: 530-518-6070; boviedo@ssbydesign.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9248
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will cover thin steel laminations that are used to increase the energy efficiency of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, the advanced electrical features of contemporary aircraft, power generators and military systems, among other applications. ASTM WK35463 , Specification for Thin-Gauge Fully Processed Non-Oriented Electrical Steel, is currently…, ASTM Committee A06 Next Meeting:, May 20-21, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Steve Sprague, Proto Laminations Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Phone: 562-926-4777; ssprague@protolam.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9249
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To facilitate the development and use of sustainable manufacturing processes, ASTM International’s Committee E60 on Sustainability has created a new subcommittee, E60.13 on Sustainable Manufacturing. The new group will hold its first meeting during Committee E60’s October 2012 meeting in Atlanta, Ga. Sustainable manufacturing has become an ongoing topic of discussion across a wide range of…, ASTM Committee E60 Next Meeting:, Oct. 23-25, October Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Amy Costello, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pa., Phone: 717-396-3377; aacostello@armstrong.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9293
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While polyethylene pipe has been used in mining applications for years, there is currently a need for standards to ensure the adequate performance of PE pipe in difficult conditions, such as high load and acid or alkali environments. ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing one such standard, ASTM WK37233 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-15, 2012, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, James B. Goddard, Powell, Ohio, Phone: 740-972-0012; jimgoddard3@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9265
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A new ASTM International standard will aid in the selection of lightweight aggregate best suited for use in the design and construction of vegetative roof systems. ASTM E2788 , Specification for Use of Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Component in the Growing Media and Drainage Layer for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems, was developed by Subcommittee E60.01 on Buildings and…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard describes a method for calculating the length of time that a non-fuel mineral commodity can be extracted from its reserves and resources, for purposes of environmental product declarations (EPD) and life cycle analyses (LCA). ASTM WK31671 , Practice for Calculation of the Resource Depletion Potential of Mineral Commodities, is being developed by…