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A proposed new ASTM International test method will describe a single specific integration technique that can be applied to tabulated digital measurement data acquired by modern instrumentation used for studying weathering and durability. ASTM WK45298 , Test Method for the Integration of Digital Spectral Data for Weathering and Durability Applications, is being developed by Subcommittee G03.09 on…, ASTM Committee G03 Next Meeting:, Jan. 25-27, 2015, January Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Aron Habte, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colo., Phone: 303-384-6389; aron.habte@nrel.gov , 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 #9637
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will describe all field-proven electrical methods for locating leaks in installed geomembranes. ASTM WK42576 , Practice for Electrical Leak Location on Exposed Geosynthetics, is currently being developed by Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes, part of ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics . “The technology in the field of leak location…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 29-30, 2014, January Committee Week, Houston, Texas, Technical Contact:, Abigail Beck, TRI Environmental, Austin, Texas, Phone: 512-263-2558; abeck@tri-env.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9442
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a test method to give index performance for both established and new geogrids, which are products used for the reinforcement and stabilization of roads, railways, airports, docks and other trafficked areas. ASTM WK39646 , Test Method for Multi-Axial Low-Strain Tension Test for Geogrids and Geotextiles, is being developed by Subcommittee D35.…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Nigel Wrigley, NewGrids Ltd., Poole, Dorset, England, Phone: +011-44-0-1202-716-993; nigel@newgrids.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9270
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ASTM International, together with the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA), will conduct a one-day workshop on geotextiles on Jan. 22, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at BTRA’s facilities in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Geotextiles is an important topic in this geographical area, as India plans for extensive highway and railway construction in the near future. The technical workshop will…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Teresa Cendrowska, Phone: 610-831-9718; tcendrow@astm.org R elease #9251
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High-strength turf reinforcement mats made from vegetative or synthetic materials (or a combination of both) are used to prevent soil erosion in drainage areas and on steep slopes. A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK38408 , Specification for Turf Reinforcement Mats, will be focused on mats made only with geosynthetics (no organic materials). ASTM WK38408 is being developed by…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Robert Mackey, P.E., BCEE, S2L Inc., Maitland, Fla., Phone: 407-475-9163; bmackey@s2li.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9312
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Geomembranes are used as hydraulic and gas barriers for pond and canal liners, landfill liners, caps, floating covers and other applications. Factory fabricated geomembranes that require less on-site installation work are becoming more prominent, but contractors, owners and site engineers are not always familiar with these. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidance for…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb 1, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Gary M. Kolbasuk, Raven Industries EFD, Sioux Falls, SD, Phone: 605-331-0324; gary.kolbasuk.revenind.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9269
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will improve the accuracy and usefulness of radiometry-related uncertainty estimates in a wide range of fast developing solar renewable energy applications, such as system performance and acceptance testing, resource assessment and solar energy system design engineering. The proposed standard, ASTM WK36479 , Practice for Uncertainty Evaluation of…
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A new ASTM International test method that provides standardization for a long-used test will aid in the use and evolution of geotextile bag technology. The new standard, ASTM D7701 , Test Method for Determining the Flow Rate of Water and Suspended Soils from a Geotextile Bag, was developed by Subcommittee D35.03 on Permeability and Filtration , part of ASTM International Committee D35 on…
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A new ASTM International practice standardizes a geoelectric method used to detect potential leaks in exposed electrically isolating membranes in the field in containment applications. The new standard, ASTM D7703 , Practice for Electrical Leak Location on Exposed Geomembranes Using the Water Lance System, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Feb. 1-3, 2012, January Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Tim Bauters, Ph.D., Golder Associates Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., Phone: 408-220-9223; tim_bauters@golder.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Sierk, Phone: 610-832-9728; csierk@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9007
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Manufacturers of solar radiometers and testing laboratories for solar energy, materials and durability testing will be among the primary users of a new ASTM International standard that outlines procedures using indoor test methods to calibrate radiometers with dissimilar detectors. The new standard, ASTM G207 , Test Method for Indoor Transfer of Calibration from Reference to Field Pyranometers,…, ASTM Committee G03 Next Meeting:, Jan. 29-31, 2012, January Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Daryl Myers, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colo., Phone: 303-384-6768; daryl.myers@nrel.gov, 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 #8965