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A new ASTM standard, D 7401, Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Rock Anchor Capacities by Pull and Drop Tests, is the result of requests to standardize a test to determine dynamic rock anchor capacity that is used internationally in the mining industry. The new test method was developed by Subcommittee D18.12 on Rock Mechanics, part of ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock.…
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, marking its significant contributions to the global amusement industry. ASTM is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world., F24 Standards: The Foundation for Safe Fun, Since 1978, ASTM Committee F24 has developed the standards that are the underpinning of safety for amusement rides and attractions around the world. During the past three decades, Committee F24 has contributed a comprehensive range of standards that cover design, manufacturing, maintenance, inspection and operations across traditional amusement rides, specialty rides and attractions, and water-…, F24: Global Experts Developing Internationally Accepted Standards, ASTM Committee F24 brings together global amusement industry stakeholders in a best-in-class standards development forum. Today, F24 comprises approximately 500 professionals from 23 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. F24 members include ride designers and manufacturers, engineers, technicians, regulators, inspectors, park owners and operators, consumer advocacy…, Supporting Ride Innovation and Amusement Growth, As new categories of amusement rides have been introduced and grown in popularity, ASTM Committee F24 has kept pace by addressing emerging requirements for standards. In the last several years, new F24 subcommittees have been formed to address growth in areas such as water rides as well as specialty attractions like go-karts, inflatable amusement devices and bumper boats., A Model of Industry Cooperation, To help to establish worldwide consistency in major areas of ride safety standards, ASTM Committee F24 works in close partnership with other representative organizations of the global amusement industry, such as the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). ASTM F24 and IAAPA bring together representatives from industry and standards bodies from around the world for…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will fill a need for a reliable method for measuring beryllium at various levels in soil samples that does not require the use of aggressive digestion methods involving strong acids. The proposed standard, WK17600 , Test Method for Determination of Beryllium in Soil, Rock, Sediment and Fly Ash Using Field-Based Extraction and Fluorescence Detection, is…
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A new standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock is the result of requests from the Indiana Department of Transportation and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for an effective test method to cover the determination of the maximum dry unit weight and water content range for effective compaction of granular soils. D 7382 , Test Methods for Determination of Maximum…
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A new ASTM International standard, D 7367 , Test Method for Determining Water Holding Capacity of Fiber Mulches for Hydraulic Planting, will provide a means of evaluating water holding capacity in fiber mulches. The standard has been developed by Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology, part of ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. According to Becky Gauthier…
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A new ASTM International standard, D 7322 , Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions, covers guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the effect of RECPs on seed germination and vegetation enhancement. The standard was developed by Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and…
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Subcommittee G02.10 on Erosion by Solids and Liquids, part of ASTM International Committee G02 on Wear and Erosion, is interested in hearing from anyone who uses cavitation erosion testing in their work. The objective of this survey is to help the subcommittee determine the current degree of interest in and importance of cavitation erosion test methods. The subcommittee is especially interested…
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An extensively revised standard and a proposed new standard are among the latest activities pursued by ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. Subcommittee D18.11 on Deep Foundations has completed revisions to D 1143 , Test Method for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Compressive Load, while Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology is now working on proposed new…, ASTM D 1143, Test Method for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Compressive Load, D 1143 covers procedures for testing vertical or inclined deep foundations individually or in groups to determine the axial deflection in response to a static axial compressive load. Subcommittee D18.11 has recently approved an extensive revision of D 1143 that reflects the latest technology used for these purposes. The following are the biggest changes to D 1143, according to Paul Bullock,…, WK13229, Test Method for Determination of Hydraulically Applied Fiber Matrix Performance in Protecting Hill Slopes from Rainfall-Induced Erosion, Subcommittee D18.25 is seeking participation in the ongoing development of WK13229 , particularly from testing laboratories and tackifier manufacturers/importers. WK13229 covers the guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the ability of hydraulically applied fiber matrix to protect hill slopes from rainfall-induced erosion. For this protection to happen effectively, the fiber…
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While the polymer-based siding industry developed around the use of polyvinyl chloride, the last two decades have seen the introduction and rise in use of polypropylene as a siding material. Because of this, siding producers and polypropylene suppliers began to discuss the need for an ASTM standard for this type of siding. These discussions have resulted in the development and recent approval of…
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ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock has recently approved a new standard, D 6938 , Test Methods for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth). The new standard, which is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D18.08 on Special and Construction Control Tests, consolidates the information contained in two other D18.08 standards, D…