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A new ASTM International standard is the first step toward quantifying physical properties of hydraulic erosion control products (HECPs) in a laboratory. HECPs, sprayed on the ground as mulch, are a newer type of product that both protect against erosion and help establish vegetation. The new standard ( D7986 , Practice for Preparing Specimens of Hydraulic Erosion Control Products for Index…, ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock Next Meeting:, Jan. 24-27, 2016, January Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Michael D. Robeson, Ph.D., Profile Products LLC, tel +1.970.682.2116; mrobeson@profileproducts.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #9956
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A proposed ASTM standard could help improve workplace safety by describing proximity alarm systems that can be used to prevent cranes, utility trucks, and other equipment from encroaching inside OSHA minimum approach distances and contacting high-voltage power lines. The standard would be most useful to the construction industry, but it could also help in firefighting, drilling, mining,…, ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers Next Meeting:, Oct. 4-7, 2015, Las Vegas, Nev., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Lance Burney, Sigalarm, Sanford, Fla., tel +1.407.321.0722; lance@sigalarminc.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kevin Shanahan, tel +1.610.832.9737; kshanahan@astm.org Release #9903
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Temperature can be a key indicator of the integrity of concrete deep foundations. Now, a routinely used temperature assessment method has been developed as a new ASTM standard. According to ASTM member Garland Likins, ASTM D7949 , Test Methods for Thermal Integrity Profiling of Concrete Deep Foundations, was developed to ensure that the correct procedures would be used. “Evaluating the full cross…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, June 14-17, 2015, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Garland E. Likins, Pile Dynamics Inc., Kiwanis Lake, Ohio, tel +1.216.831.6131; glikins@pile.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9754
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One of the keys to successful remediation of a contaminated property is effective groundwater sampling. A new ASTM standard will aid groundwater samplers by taking a look at three types of passive samplers and their advantages, disadvantages and limitations. The new standard is ASTM D7929 , Guide for Selection of Passive Techniques for Sampling Groundwater Monitoring Wells. The three types of…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, Jan. 25-28, 2015, January Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Louise Parker, U.S. Army Cold Regions Research, Hanover, N.H., tel +1.603.646.4393; slbparker@comcast.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9715
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Vital component of all utility distribution systems, Standards are one solution to ongoing concerns about improperly designed and aging infrastructure. A proposed new ASTM specification will help minimize maintenance expense and improve public safety by providing a definitive standard for one essential infrastructure component, fabricated metal access hatches. The proposed standard is ASTM WK43586 , Specification for the Design, Testing,…, ASTM Committee C27 Next Meeting:, Dec 9-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Tom Elliott, Jensen Precast, Sparks, Nev., tel +1.775.352.6308; telliott@jensenprecast.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9716
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The laboratory conditions test described in a new ASTM International standard will be used by manufacturers to determine the sustained air performance and exhaust emissions of a central vacuum cleaner. ASTM F2826 , Test Method for Evaluating the Sustained Air Performance and Exhaust Emissions of Central Vacuum Cleaning Units, was developed by Subcommittee F11.22 on Air Performance , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, May 5-7, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Darrell Nieschwitz, H-P Products Inc., Louisville, Ohio, Phone: 330-875-5556, ext. 2272; dnieschwitz@h-pproducts.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9584
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Particle size distribution, also known as gradation, refers to the proportions by dry mass of a soil distributed over specified particle-size ranges. Gradation is used to classify soils for engineering and agricultural purposes, since particle size influences how fast or slow water or other fluid moves through a soil. Two proposed new ASTM standards provide test methods for determining particle…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, June 22-25, 2014, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Kendra Adams, Fugro Consultants Inc., Littleton, Colo., Phone: 636-357-4730; ksarocksu@yahoo.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 Release #9575
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a laboratory conditions test for determining the sustained air performance and exhaust emissions of central vacuum cleaners. ASTM WK14392 , Test Method for Evaluating the Sustained Air Performance and Exhaust Emissions of Central Vacuum Cleaning Units, is being developed by Subcommittee F11.22 on Air Performance , part of ASTM International…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, May 5-7, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact, : Darrell Nieschwitz, H-P Products Inc., Louisville, Ohio, Phone: 330-875-5556, ext. 2272; dnieschwitz@h-pproducts.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9532
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Since 2009, the National Fire Protection Association has required arc rated gloves in its NFPA70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. A new ASTM standard will now provide arc rating thermal protective values for gloves, which will allow more gloves to be used inside an arc flash zone when there is no shock hazard. The new standard, ASTM F2675/F2675M , Test Method for Determining Arc…, ASTM Committee F18 Next Meeting:, Oct. 20-23, 2013, Charleston, S.C., Technical Contact:, Hugh Hoagland, ArcWear, Louisville, Ky., Phone: 502-832-9737; hugh@arcwear.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kevin Shanahan, Phone: 610-832-9737, kshanahan@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9469
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A proposed new ASTM International data management and reporting standard for shale oil and gas operations, including hydraulic fracturing, is under development. ASTM WK42803 , Practice for Data Management and Reporting Associated with Shale Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Operations, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D18.26 on Hydraulic Fracturing , part of ASTM International Committee…, ASTM Committee D18 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-28, 2014, January Committee Week, Houston, Texas, Technical Contact:, Caryl Alfaro, Earth Resource Systems LLC, Alpharetta, Ga., Phone: 404-513-5429; caryl@earthresourcesystems.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 Release #9452