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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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Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings is seeking experts who may be using ASTM D5251 , Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester. ASTM D5251 describes the equipment and operation of the Tetrapod Walker for testing unused pile floor coverings with a thickness of 20 mm or less. The subcommittee is hoping to gauge the current level of interest in ASTM D5251. D13.21, which…
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Low frequency radio frequency identification transponders have become a common means of acquiring data at livestock collection points, such as markets, feed yards and packing plants. However, there are currently multiple LF RFID technologies that exist in the marketplace, the LF RFID Half Duplex and LF RFID Full Duplex technologies. In response, ASTM International Committee F10 on Livestock, Meat…, ASTM Committee F10 Next Meeting:, April 18-19, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Bryan Rickard, Micro Beef Technologies Ltd., Amarillo, Texas, Phone: 806-372-2369; brickard@microbeef.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 R elease #9136
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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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All interested parties are invited to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard that will identify and define sustainable best management practices that are used in commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment. ASTM WK35985 , Practice for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices, is being developed by Subcommittee D13.40 on…, ASTM Committee D13 Next Meeting:, June 24-27, 2012, June committee week, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Gary D. Gramp, Textile Rental Services Association, Alexandria, Va., Phone: 703-519-0029, ext. 111; ggramp@trsa.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9101
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The term “tender” is often used by the animal agriculture and meat industries to describe finished meat products that impart a more enjoyable eating experience. It is an attribute that is sought after by consumers and with appropriate marketing strategies can command a premium in the marketplace. However, can a consumer know for certain what “tender” means? A new ASTM International standard…, ASTM Committee F10 Next Meeting:, April 18-19, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Martin E. O’Connor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-720-7046; martin.oconnor@ams.usda.gov, 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 #9020
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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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ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles is currently at work on a proposed new guide that will cover petite and tall heights for the missy measurement standard, since the missy standard is based on a single average height. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK33671 , Guide for Body Measurements for Adult Misses Petite Figure Type, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a consistent way of comparing the relative weights of different body armor designs used in the production of protective vests for law enforcement and correction personnel. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK31929 , Test Method for Areal Density Measurement of an Armour Panel, is being developed by Subcommittee D13.19 on Industrial Fibers and…