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A new ASTM International standard provides an important strength test for fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) shapes used in pipelines, cooling towers and other construction projects. Specifically, the standard ( E2954 , Test Method for Axial Compression Test of Reinforced Plastic and Polymer Matrix Composite Vertical Members) helps determine the strength of square, round and rectangular tubing, I-…, ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings Next Meeting:, Oct. 25-28, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jay Dorst, P.E., CEL Consulting Inc., Oakland, Calif., tel +1.510.436.7626; jdorst@ce-labs.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #9886
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A new ASTM International subcommittee (E60.07 on Water Use and Conservation) will develop standards to support sustainability and the sustainable development of water-related products and processes. These standards will benefit regulators, designers, environmentalists and many others seeking to address water use and conservation issues. Michael Schmeida, chair of ASTM Committee E60 on…, ASTM Committee E60 on Sustainability Next Meeting:, Oct. 27-29, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contacts:, Rick Layton, Haines, Jones & Cadbury, Rogers, Ark., +1.800.459.7099; rickl@hjcinc.com ; Michael Schmeida, Oatey Co., Clinton, Ohio; mchmeida@hotmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #9861
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A proposed new ASTM International guide will help companies explore how to analyze alternative chemical use throughout the life cycle of their products. Assessing and using alternative chemicals has become increasingly common across many industries, such as green building certifications (i.e., LEED). The proposed new standard (WK40619, Guide for Making Chemical Selection Decisions in the Life…, ASTM Committee E60 on Sustainability Next Meeting:, April 28-May 1, 2015, April committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Michael Schmeida, The Oatey Co., Cleveland, Ohio, tel +1.216.898.3469; mschmeida@oatey.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9780 ###
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At the urging of state regulatory bodies, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expanding its wood burning appliance emissions regulation. A new ASTM International standard will enable manufacturers of masonry heaters and their components to better verify the emissions performance of their products. The new standard is ASTM E2778 , Specification for Custom Tiled/Mortared Masonry Heaters (…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, April 26-29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Timothy Seaton, Empire Masonry Heaters Inc., Scottsville, N.Y., tel +1.888.576.2949; tseaton@timelyconstruction.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9757
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All manufacturing waste is not the same. While this may be an obvious point, the fact is that there is no widely recognized standard for classifying such waste. Now, a proposed ASTM International standard is being developed to help manufacturers address waste classification issues. ASTM WK38312 , Classification for Waste From Manufacturing Facilities and Associated Support Facilities, covers all…, ASTM Committee E60 Next Meeting:, April 28-30, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Amy Costello, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pa., tel +1.717-396-3377; aacostello@armstrong.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9703
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to assess the credentials and qualifications of inspectors who routinely use ASTM firestop standards in their work. The proposed standard is ASTM WK40836, Practice for Credentials for Inspectors of Through Penetration Firestop Systems, Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers. ASTM WK40836 will provide the information…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, April 26-29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Patrick Tesche, Global Fire Protection Group, Avondale, Pa., Phone: 484-720-8080; pjtesche@comcast.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9675
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Intumescent coatings produce an insulating char when activated by heat or flame. Such coatings are designed to safeguard the structural integrity of steel under fire conditions and to maintain safe temperatures for a specified period of time. A new ASTM standard will cover the specification, application and inspection of intumescent fire-resistant materials to structural steel. The new standard,…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, Oct. 5-8, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Philip Mancuso, Isolatek International, Stanhope, N.J., Phone: 1-800-631-9600, ext. 214; pmancuso@isolatek.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9645
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The ever-increasing cost of resources and the threat of adverse environmental impacts indicate that the time for sustainable manufacturing processes to emerge is now. A proposed new ASTM International standard will help industry adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices by informing manufacturers how they can incorporate sustainability into their daily operations. ASTM WK35702…, ASTM Committee E60 Next Meeting:, Oct. 7-9, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Paul Witherell, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-3385; paul.witherell@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9622
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Permanently removing all traces of lead-based paint hazards is a crucial element in the rehabilitation of older buildings, particularly those built prior to 1970. Lead-based paint abatement techniques will be aided by two new ASTM International standards that focus on composite wipe sample preparation for analysis following lead abatement activities in buildings. The new standards are: ASTM E2913…, ASTM Committee E06 Next Meeting:, Oct. 5-8, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Kenneth T. (Kenn) White, Consultive Services, Virginia Beach, Va., 757-499-4420; kennwhite@cox.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, Phone: 610-832-9726; smawn@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9599
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The use of infrared technology is gaining popularity in the forensic engineering and building science fields. One such use is identifying specific locations of water damage to buildings without requiring complete removal or deconstruction of building systems or facades. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidelines for this usage. ASTM WK44618 , Guide for the Use of Infrared…, Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9595