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Stephen Condren, senior project manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA has received the Carl G. Cash Award from ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing. Condren is being recognized for his significant research contributions, dedication, and leadership in the advancement of roofing practice and technology. He has been a member of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10135
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ASTM International’s Committee on Roofing and Waterproofing ( D08 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Aaron R. Phillips of TAMKO Building Products, Inc. in Joplin, Missouri, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Phillips for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10116
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ASTM International has fully redesigned its International Laboratory Directory, the only directory in the world dedicated to helping manufacturers find the right labs to test their products. Independent laboratories throughout the world rely on thousands of standards and test methods, including many developed by ASTM International. By working with these labs, manufacturers can help ensure that…, Contact:, Anna Spektor, tel +1.610.832.9756; aspektor@astm.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10110
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ASTM International’s Committee on Textiles ( D13 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Patricia Annis of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Annis for her technical contributions…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10111
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ASTM International’s Committee on Fasteners (F16) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Quentin Smith of Faurecia in Auburn Hills, Mich., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Smith for his dedicated work to develop standards in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10071
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A new ASTM International standard will help clothing makers test the thermal properties of their fabrics, keeping consumers comfortable in their products. The new standard will soon be published as D7984, Test Method for Measurement of Thermal Effusivity of Fabrics Using a Modified Transient Plane Source (MTPS) Instrument. Measuring the thermal effusivity of textiles reveals the rate at which a…, ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles Next Meeting:, June 26-29, 2016, June Committee Week, Chicago, Ill., Media Inquiries, : Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Shannon Yawney, Mark’s, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, tel +1.403.692.7045; Shannon.yawney@marks.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10018
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A new ASTM International standard provides a test method for high-performance paper used to insulate electrical parts of motors, transformers, ballasts, gaskets and heat shields. Manufacturers of aramid paper and their customers will benefit from this new tensile testing standard (soon to be published as D7812, Test Method for Tensile Testing of Aramid Paper). According to ASTM member Michael…, ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles Next Meeting:, June 26-29, 2016, June Committee Week, Chicago, Ill., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contacts:, Michael McKeiver, DuPont Protection Technologies, Richmond, Va., tel +1.804.383.4586; michael.g.mckeiver-1@dupont.com ; Aad Schaap, Teijin Aramid B.V., Arnhem, Netherlands, tel +31.882.689.437; aad.schaap@teijinaramid.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10012
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An ASTM International committee is creating a standard to support the emergence of a geosynthetic material that is increasingly used in soil erosion protection and other construction projects. All interested parties are invited to participate in this effort (WK49719, Test Method for Determining the Flexural Strength of a Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM) Using the Three-Point Bending…, ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics Next Meeting:, June 29-July 1, 2016, June Committee Week, Chicago, Ill., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact: John, Paulson, Dison Supply LLC, Atlanta, Ga., tel +1.770.851.6090; jnptut@aol.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10006
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ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing is developing a standard for two asphalt products that reduce air emissions, save energy and benefit workers by lowering their exposure to asphalt fumes. The proposed standard (WK45660, originally titled Specification for Low Temperature Application Asphalt Used In Roofing) covers asphalt that has significantly lower application…, ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing Next Meeting:, June 14-17, 2015, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dave Trumbore, Owens Corning, tel +1.773.746.7278; dave.trumbore@owenscorning.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #9860 ###
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A new ASTM standard consolidates six current standards on structural fasteners. With hundreds of millions of fasteners produced to ASTM specifications each year, industry will benefit from the streamlined approach provided by the new ASTM standard ( F3125 : Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum…, ASTM Committee F16 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2015, May committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Chad Larson, LeJeune Bolt Co., Burnsville, Minn., tel +1.952.890.7700; clarson@lejeunebolt.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #9785 ###