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Subcommittee F08.28 on Equestrian Services was formed in November 2009 and is part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. F08.28 is seeking input from equestrian trackmen and horsemen who are interested in improving the performance, uniformity and safety of equestrian surfaces, beginning with the development of the following three proposed standards. Once approved…, ASTM WK29881, Use of an Impact Analyzer to Evaluate Turfgrass Tracks Used for Horse Racing, According to Michael DePew, consulting agronomist/soil scientist, Environmental Technical Services LLC, and an F08 member, there is a need for tools for turf track evaluations that have a consistent methodology for application throughout the equestrian industry. “ ASTM WK29881 will be an evaluation tool that is intended to provide a track superintendent some of the information necessary to…, ASTM WK29879, Guide for the Laboratory Evaluation of Dirt Track Soil Material Used for Horse Racing, The purpose of ASTM WK29879 is to standardize the types of tests performed when a racing facility submits a soil sample for evaluation. The proposed standard will also cover the format of reports that result from soil tests. “A variety of soil laboratories (agronomic and engineering labs) are used to evaluate soil samples for dirt tracks,” says DePew. “Having consistent track soil evaluations…, ASTM WK27877, Terminology Relating to Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces, The proposed new terminology standard will “allow track persons to communicate track surfaces/components on a consistent basis and on an ‘apples to apples’ basis,” says DePew, who also notes that ASTM WK27877 will help to reduce the use of varying terms in the equestrian industry. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit www.astm.org/JOIN ., ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov 17-19, November Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Michael DePew, Environmental Technical Services LLC, Tekonsha, Mich., Phone: 517-767-4507; proturf@hotmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Basile, Phone: 610-832-9728; cbasile@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8697/Sept2010
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Self-adhesive roofing membranes have become popular because they combine the performance of proven modified bituminous compounds with easy application. To ensure product quality and performance for these products, ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing has developed a new standard. ASTM D7530/D7530M , Specification for Self-Adhesive Glass Fiber Fabric Reinforced Polymer…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 6-8, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Husnu Kalkanoglu, CertainTeed Corp., Blue Bell, Pa., Phone: 215-274-2345; husnu.m.kalkanoglu@saint-gobain.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8683/Sept2010
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A new ASTM International standard can now be used to set strength requirements for condition 0 bicycle frames. Condition 0 bicycles, typically referred to as sidewalk bikes, are designed for young children riding under the supervision of an adult. The new standard, ASTM F2843 , Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames, was developed by Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles, part of ASTM…
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Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities has developed a new ASTM International standard that measures the stiffness and elasticity of baseballs and softballs relative to cylindrical collisions. The new standard, ASTM F2845 , Test Method for Measuring the Dynamic Stiffness (DS) and Cylindrical Coefficient of Restitution (CCOR) of Baseballs and Softballs, is under the jurisdiction of…
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The abrasiveness of rock plays a crucial role in the performance of any mechanical excavation machines because overall costs are affected by the rate of cutting tool replacement and/or repair and machine downtime. The need for a standard that assists the civil and mining industries in quantifying rock abrasiveness properly and uniformly has been answered by a new ASTM International standard.…
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A proposed new ASTM standard is an important step in guiding federal, state and local highway agencies, contractors, material suppliers and consultants on the sustainable use of recycled asphalt pavement. ASTM WK26824 , Specifications for Recycled Asphalt Pavement Materials for Base or Subbase for Highway or Airports, is being developed by Subcommittee D18.14 on Geotechnics of Sustainable…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, June 6-8, June committee week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Haifang Wen, Washington State University, Pullman Wash., Phone: 608-262-1777; haifang_wen@wsu.edu, 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 #8493/Feb2010
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New Lead Content in Turf Fibers Standard Developed by ASTM Sports Equipment and Facilities CommitteeTwo separate events have led to the development of a new ASTM International standard on lead content in turf fibers. First, after lead was found in some synthetic turf fields in 2008, field owners and turf suppliers were confused as to the proper procedure for measuring the lead content in the fibers. Different test procedures would yield different results so there was need for a standardized…
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The adoption of quick-release devices on bicycles has led to a heightened potential for injuries due to front wheel separations. A new ASTM International standard defines the performance of primary and secondary wheel retention systems in order to prevent unintended wheel separation. The new standard, ASTM F2680 , Specification for Manually Operated Front Wheel Retention Systems for Bicycles, was…
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Skatepark owners and operators, as well as equipment designers and manufacturers, will be the users of a new ASTM standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. ASTM F2334 , Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities, was developed by Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities. Randy Watermiller, director of product development,…
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While all athletes need to protect their eyes, different sports present different challenges in keeping players safe. ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities has now approved a new standard that addresses the unique aspects of eye safety for field hockey players. ASTM standard F2713 , Specification for Eye Protectors for Field Hockey, was developed by Subcommittee F08.…