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Papers are invited for ASTM International’s Workshop on Automated Crack Length Measurement , to be held Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, FL. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s fatigue and fracture committee ( E08 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. As computer and electronic resources increase in capability and decrease in cost, there’s…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11830 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has presented its A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award to N. Randy Rainwater, senior engineer/consultant at S&ME, Inc. The award was presented in recognition of outstanding and significant contributions to the soil and rock committee. An ASTM International member since 2006, the committee has previously honored Rainwater with two…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11800 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has presented its A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award to Kurt Kelsey, director of earth science division at American Excelsior Company. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding and significant contributions to the soil and rock committee, specifically his work on updates to the D18 Procedures Guide, his service as D18 2nd…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11788 ###
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ASTM International’s ships and marine technology committee ( F25 ) has presented its John Haas Memorial Award to Mary K. Perrotti, administrative vice president at Dorn Equipment Corp. Perrotti was honored for her outstanding individual contributions over the past six years in serving as membership secretary, then as secretary for the committee. According to the citation, her significant…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11775 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has developed a new standard that will aid real estate developers with preliminary karst terrain assessment. Karst is a type of terrain characterized by sinkholes, caves, sinking streams and large springs, which is a consequence of the presence of soluble bedrock such as limestone. The new standard provides a protocol for karst assessments that…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11748 ###
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ASTM International’s waste management committee ( D34 ) has approved a new standard to analyze soils and biosolids for potential contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). “PFAS contamination is of growing concern around the world,” says ASTM member William Lipps, general manager, government and regulatory business development/international standards development, Shimadzu…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; b milewski@astm.org Release #11741, ###
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Richard W. Neu has been named the 2023 ASTM International Professor of the Year. Neu is the director of the Mechanical Properties Characterization Facility with the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor Neu teaches a range of courses on the mechanical behavior of materials, including undergraduate classes in strength of materials and…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11733 ###
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ASTM International’s waste management committee (D34) has awarded its B. Charles Malloy Award to Raul Dominguez, Jr., senior air quality chemist with the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The award is given in memory of the founder and past chair of D34, whose activities led to the growth and improvement of the committee and increased its influence in the field of waste management. It…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11713 ###
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ASTM International is conducting a workshop on reducing plastics pollution, in Seattle, Washington on Aug. 7, 2023. The event will occur in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) third ministerial meetings, and as a component of the Subcommittee on Standards and Conformance program. This workshop is the first of two planned for a new ASTM project titled, “Assisting Policy…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Workshop Contact, : Elvin Chia, ASTM ASEAN Representative, mailto:echia@astm.org echia@astm.org ; +65 8778 4200 Release #11706 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2023 Award of Merit – to Scott Schroeder for his contributions to ASTM’s fatigue and fracture committee (E08). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Schroeder was recognized for…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11692 ###