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An ASTM subcommittee is developing a proposed standard to test the slip coefficient properties of coatings used in slip-critical bolted connections. The test is based on an appendix in the “Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts,” published by the Research Council on Structural Connections. The proposed ASTM standard will expand on the Research Council standard by…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, June 22-24, 2014, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Bill Corbett, KTA-Tator Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., Phone: 412-788-1300, ext. 223; bcorbett@kta.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9638
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Standards development work for stormwater management and other related products will highlight the Dec. 10 meetings of ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products in Jacksonville, Fla., during the December 2013 ASTM Committee Week. Five proposed ASTM standards are under way for precast concrete stormwater management products: • WK26951, Practice for Field Measurement of…, ASTM Committee C27 Next Meeting:, Dec.10-11, 2013, December committee week, Jacksonville, Fla. ASTM Staff Contact: Joe Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9502
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ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing , through its Subcommittee D08.24 on Sustainability , is developing several standards for sustainable roofing systems. One such standard is ASTM WK26599 , Guide for Design of Sustainable, Low-Slope Roofing Systems. “The proposed standard embraces the fact that the primary purpose of the roofing system is to protect the top of the…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 8-11, 2013, December Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Eric K. Olson, P.E., Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Waltham, Mass., Phone: 781-907-9311; ekolson@sgh.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 #9478
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A new ASTM International standard describes a solvent rub technique that can be used in the laboratory, field or fabrication shop for assessing the solvent resistance of an organic coating that chemically and/or physically changes during the curing process. ASTM D7835 , Test Method for Determining the Solvent Resistance of an Organic Coating Using a Mechanical Rubbing Machine, was developed by…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-28, 2014, January Committee Week, Houston, Texas, Technical Contact:, Ted Best, Valspar Corp., Bowling Green, Ky., Phone: 270-746-6867; tbest@valspar.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 #9447
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to substantiate manufacturers’ claims on the inherent dry fall characteristics of coating materials such as paint. ASTM D7868 , Practice for Determining the Dry Fall (Fog) Properties of Protective Coatings, was developed by Subcommittee D01.46 on Industrial Protective Coatings , part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings,…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-28, 2014, January Committee Week, Houston, Texas, Technical Contact:, Bill Corbett, KTA-Tator Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., Phone: 412-412-1300 ext. 223; bcorbett@kta.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9449
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While machine-placed wet-cast precast concrete retaining wall units have been commercially available since the late 1990s, there has not been an ASTM standard available to cover these products. Now, ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products is working on such a standard. ASTM WK38192 , Specification for Wet-Cast Precast Modular Block Retaining Wall Units, is being developed by…, ASTM Committee C27 Next Meeting:, Dec. 10, 2013, December Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Clint Hines, JC Hines and Associates LLC, Anderson, Ohio, Phone: 513-843-6570; clint@jchines.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 #9441
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will offer guidelines for selecting wood substrates for the evaluation of the weathering performance of architectural coatings, such as exterior paints, primers and deck finishes. The proposed standard, ASTM WK32654 , Practice for Selecting Wood Substrates for Weathering Evaluations of Architectural Coatings, is being developed by Subcommittee D01.42 on…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, June 23-25, 2013, in conjunction with D02 June meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Technical Contact:, Marek Gnatowski, Ph.D., Polymer Engineering Co. Ltd., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Phone: 604-298-7633; pecltd@telus.net , 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 #9363
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A proposed ASTM standard will reflect recent technological advances for asphalt adhesives. ASTM WK40056 , Specification for Adhesive Used with Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials, is being developed by Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing Membrane Systems , part of ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing . “The proposed standard will provide a means of describing the changes that…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, June 9-12, 2013, June Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Carter C. Slusher, Firestone Building Products, Indianapolis, Ind., Phone: 317-575-7117; slushercarter@gbsg.net, 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 #9322
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Stormwater hydrodynamic systems are used to remove settable solids that could cause contamination from stormwater runoff. A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to specify test material with a common target particle size distribution for use in testing HDS systems. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK39909 , Specification for Surrogate Test Solids for Measuring Performance of…, ASTM Committee C27 Next Meeting:, Dec. 10-11, 2013, December Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Adam A. Stevens, CONTECH Engineered Solutions, Scarborough, Maine, Phone: 207-885-9740; stevensa@contech-cpi.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 #9323
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A new ASTM International standard describes methods of preparing surfaces of hot-dip galvanized iron and steel for powder coating and the application of powder coating materials. The new standard, ASTM D7803 , Practice for Preparation of Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coated Iron and Steel Product and Hardware Surfaces for Powder Coating, was developed by Subcommittee D01.46 on Industrial Protective…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, June 23-25, 2013, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Technical Contact:, Thomas J. Langill, American Galvanizers Association, Centennial, Colo., Phone: 720-554-0900, ext. 14; tlangill@galvanizeit.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9291