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A newly formed ASTM International subcommittee will address the growing need for consensus standards in the dynamic, energy-related field of hydraulic fracturing. Subcommittee D18.26 on Hydraulic Fracturing , which is part of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock , will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to collaborate on the development of standards that promote best practices in…, ASTM D18.26: Ensuring Safe and Efficient Extraction, With the boom in hydraulic fracturing operations comes increasing concerns in the public and private sector for safety in site infrastructure and well construction, as well as the potential downstream impact on water, land and air resources. To provide best practices for hydraulic fracturing, diverse stakeholders are coming together at ASTM to create sound technical standards for this dynamic…, Openness and Objectivity under the ASTM Umbrella, The efforts of Subcommittee D18.26 will be undertaken by the broad cross-section of stakeholders who are joining forces in the open and consensus-driven ASTM process to collaborate on the development of critical standards and achieve mutually beneficial goals. D18.26 will draw its membership from all sides and points of view relative to the hydraulic fracturing issue, including representatives…, Next D18.26 Organizational Meeting:, January 2013, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9275
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Many manufacturers have their own methods for testing adhesives for carpet or resilient or wood floor coverings. A new ASTM standard addresses this inconsistency by presenting a set of adhesive requirements that can be used throughout the floor covering industry. The new standard, ASTM D7799 , Specification for Tufted and Woven Broadloom Carpet Adhesives Without Homogenous PVC or Non-PVC Backings…
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ASTM International standards are prominently featured in the Final Guidance for the Evaluation and Mitigation of Subsurface Vapor Intrusion to Indoor Air (Vapor Intrusion Guidance), a document released on Oct. 12, 2011, by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control. Stating that “the intrusion of subsurface vapors into buildings is one of many…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will cover procedures for assessing the integrity of concrete in cast-in-place deep foundation elements such as bored piles, drilled shafts and auger cast piles. The proposed standard, ASTM WK34326 , Test Method for Integrity Testing of Concrete Deep Foundations by Thermal Profiling, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D18.11 on Deep Foundations ,…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2012, January Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Garland Likins, Pile Dynamics Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, Phone: 216-831-6131; garland@pile.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9001
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The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is partnering with ASTM International (ASTM) to produce the inaugural “Adhesives and Sealants Sustainability Summit” July 26-27 at the Hyatt O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. The Sustainability Summit will provide an opportunity for the adhesive and sealant supply chain to discuss all aspects of sustainability as it relates to the sector. “The trend of…, ASC Media Contact:, Matt Croson , ASC President (phone: 301-986-9700, ext. 111 ; matt.croson@ascouncil.org, ASTM Media Contact:, Pat Picariello, director, Developmental Operations, ASTM International (phone: 610-832-9720; ppicarie@astm.org ) May 27, 2011
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Recent updates to crane and crane operator certification requirements in U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards have led to the launch of a proposed new ASTM standard, ASTM WK31972 , Test Method for Mechanical and Electrical Testing of Insulating Links for Lifting Equipment. The proposed new standard is being developed by Subcommittee F18.55 on Inspection and Nondestructive…
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Self-adhesive roofing membranes have become popular because they combine the performance of proven modified bituminous compounds with easy application. To ensure product quality and performance for these products, ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing has developed a new standard. ASTM D7530/D7530M , Specification for Self-Adhesive Glass Fiber Fabric Reinforced Polymer…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 6-8, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Husnu Kalkanoglu, CertainTeed Corp., Blue Bell, Pa., Phone: 215-274-2345; husnu.m.kalkanoglu@saint-gobain.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8683/Sept2010
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The abrasiveness of rock plays a crucial role in the performance of any mechanical excavation machines because overall costs are affected by the rate of cutting tool replacement and/or repair and machine downtime. The need for a standard that assists the civil and mining industries in quantifying rock abrasiveness properly and uniformly has been answered by a new ASTM International standard.…
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A proposed new ASTM standard is an important step in guiding federal, state and local highway agencies, contractors, material suppliers and consultants on the sustainable use of recycled asphalt pavement. ASTM WK26824 , Specifications for Recycled Asphalt Pavement Materials for Base or Subbase for Highway or Airports, is being developed by Subcommittee D18.14 on Geotechnics of Sustainable…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, June 6-8, June committee week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Haifang Wen, Washington State University, Pullman Wash., Phone: 608-262-1777; haifang_wen@wsu.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8493/Feb2010
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The U.S. Department of Defense, as well as architects, mechanical engineers and food service consultants who design commercial kitchens, will be the primary users of a proposed new standard, WK25126 , Specification for Recirculating Hood System for Cooking Appliances. WK25126 is being developed by Subcommittee F26.07 on Commercial Kitchen Ventilation, part of ASTM International Committee F26 on…, ASTM Committee F26 Next Meeting:, April 20-21 , April Committee Week, St. Louis, Mo., Technical Contact:, Richard Swierczyna, Architectural Energy Corp., Wood Dale, Ill., Phone: 630-860-1439, rswierczyna@archenergy.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, Phone: 610-832-9736, cdejong@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #844 4/Dec2009