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A proposed ASTM International standard will help calculate the kinetic energy of simulated rainfall in laboratories. ASTM’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK41200 ). Determining the kinetic energy of raindrops is an important factor to be considered when conducting soil erosion studies. Using data collected from determining raindrop size, the proposed…, 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 #11007 ###
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ASTM International, a global leader in standards and emerging technologies, announced today a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to support the Research to Standards core activity for the organization’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence. The center anticipates providing three awards up to $34,000 each, totaling $102,000. “The Exo Technology Center of Excellence is committed to bringing the exo…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11005 ###
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A new ASTM International test method will help evaluate soil behavior and soil structure interaction when placed under stress conditions. “It is important to understand and predict how soil might behave during earthquakes, explosions, or even machine or traffic vibrations,” according to Rune Dyvik, expert advisor in laboratory and model testing at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. “This test…, 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 #10944
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ASTM International, a global leader in standards and related services, announced today the winners of a worldwide competition to lead its new Exo Technology Center of Excellence. The center will support standards-focused research and related activities that help accelerate innovation in the emerging exoskeletons and exosuits industry. “There has never been a greater need for a collaboration that…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10903
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Angelo Lampousis, a lecturer at the City College of New York, has won the 2019 Professor of the Year Award from ASTM International. “Angelo Lampousis is committed to engaging and inspiring his students,” says Katharine Morgan, president of ASTM International. “By using ASTM International standards in his classroom, Angelo highlights the importance of standards and the standards development…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10900
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Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International announced its slate of six new board of directors nominees for 2020, five of whom are women. In addition, the organization’s president, Katharine Morgan, unveiled a new “Women in Standards” video highlighting the growing role of women in developing technical standards. The board nominees are experts representing perspectives of industry…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10876 ###
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A proposed ASTM International guide aims to provide tools that help assess and ultimately improve the usefulness and usability of exoskeletons and exosuits. “Exoskeletons and exosuits can open up a world of possibilities, from helping workers perform industrial tasks while not getting overstressed, to helping stroke victims learning to walk again, to helping soldiers carry heavier rucksacks…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10835
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ASTM International – a leader in standardization and related areas – announced today that it will launch a global hub to support the burgeoning exoskeletons and exosuits industry ( see Request for Proposals here ). The winning Exo Technologies Center of Excellence proposal will be supported with up to $250,000 annually for up to five years including funds and in-kind contributions. “Now is the…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10817
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William Quinn, department manager – laboratory services, Terracon Consultants, Glendale Heights, Illinois, USA, was honored with the Woodland G. Shockley Memorial Award by ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ). Quinn was honored for his exceptional and long meritorious service to the activities of the committee. He has previously been recognized with the Laboratory Participants…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10799
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A new ASTM International standard could help improve the properties of soils used for landscape beds, sports fields, and golf courses. The organization’s committee on soil and rock ( D18 ) created the new standard ( D8249 ). The standard covers material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling for using “rotary kiln produced porous ceramic material” in topsoils. This material can…, 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 #10762