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A new ASTM International standard will provide better quality control for products made with polyester. The new standard (soon to be published as D8063) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on aromatic, industrial, specialty, and related chemicals ( D16 ). According to ASTM International member Yuhong Zhang, the presence of water in purified terephthalic acid (PTA) – used to make…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10517
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A new ASTM International standard uses a portable, vertical water-jet probe to measure sand detachment and to evaluate erosion related to storms. The standard describes the components and recommended testing scheme for the “in-situ erosion evaluation probe” (ISEEP), including how to monitor the rate of advancement of the jetting probe, according to Mohammed Gabr, a member of ASTM International’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10506
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A new ASTM International standard will support major projects such as roads, bridges, and other structures by providing a modern standard for load testing of deep foundations. The new standard ( D8169/D8169M ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on soil and rock (D18). For more than 100 years, full-scale static load testing has helped engineers who create deep foundation designs.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10491
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John T. Germaine, Sc.D., research professor in the Tufts University School of Engineering in Medford, Massachusetts, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Tufts University is a research institution with close to 12,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Germaine joined the Tufts faculty in 2015 where he established the Tufts…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10458
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All interested parties are invited to help develop standards for ASTM International’s subcommittee on grouting, part of the committee on soil and rock ( D18 ). The purpose of the grouting subcommittee ( D18.16 ) is to promote grouting practices by developing specifications and test methods related to the characterization of properties and behavior of chemical and particulate grouts, as well as…, in situ, cohesion test, and water pressure tests, among others. These tests are regularly performed at construction sites, but without the underpinning of unified testing methods for them. “Beyond these applications, there is major crossover and common interest between grouting and the oil industry, whether for drilling, formation damage, or wellbore stability,” says Germaine. Anyone can become an ASTM…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10419
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A new ASTM International standard will help test organophilic clay, a product that is increasingly used to help remove oil and other materials as part of environmental remediation projects involving groundwater, soil, and sediment. Potentially harmful substances stick to the clay’s surface, helping filter them out. “This new standard can be used as an index test for the evaluation of the oil…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help guide the development of detergents that clean medical devices, helping support patient safety and health. The practice for characterizing detergents for the cleaning of medical devices ( WK58652 ) is being created by the organization’s committee on soaps and other detergents ( D12 ). “Currently, there are no consensus methods for characterizing…
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ASTM International’s committee on soil and rock ( D18 ) has honored six researchers with the C. A. Hogentogler Award. This award is given in recognition of a paper of outstanding merit on soils for engineering purposes. This year the award recognizes the contribution of a research team from The Centre for Offshore Foundations Systems at The University of Western Australia, for their 2016…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10374
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture selected the Safety Equipment Institute - a subsidiary of ASTM International - to manage the certification program that supports labeling thousands of products as "biobased." The renewal of this five-year contract will mean that more and more people will be able to find and purchase products that are made and packaged using renewable materials. “This…, Program Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10160