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In many testing laboratories, it can be necessary to qualify a new test method, instrument or lab itself with respect to one or more performance characteristics. One such key characteristic is bias, or mutual agreement of average test results run on the same material. A proposed ASTM standard will aid in the determination of bias equivalency. ASTM WK37659 , Guide for Testing for Bias Equivalency…
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ASTM International Committee E21 on Space Simulation and Applications of Space Technology is requesting input on upcoming revisions for two standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E21.05 on Contamination . The two standards to be revised are ASTM F21 , Test Method for Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Atomizer Test, and ASTM F22 , Test Method for Hydrophobic Surface Films by the Water-…
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For several years, ASTM International Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics has been preserving military sampling standards no longer supported by the U.S. Department of Defense. The latest ASTM standard to emerge from this program is ASTM E2819 , Practice for Single- and Multi-Level Continuous Sampling of a Stream of Product by Attributes Indexed by AQL. “The reason for preserving military…
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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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Interested parties are invited to join in the development of a new proposed standard being developed by ASTM International Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics . ASTM WK32565 , Guide for the Use of Non-Parametric Statistical Methods, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E11.10 on Sampling/Statistics . According to Stephen Luko, statistician, Hamilton Sundstrand, Shared Engineering…, ASTM Committee E11 Next Meeting:, Oct. 26-28, 2011, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, Stephen N. Luko, Hamilton Sunstrand, Shared Engineering Services, Windsor Locks, Conn., Phone: 860-654-3447; stephen.luko@hs.utc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Sierk, Phone: 610-832-9728; csierk@astm.org Release #8978
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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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Measurement systems analysis is an important topic in statistics and quality for engineering, manufacturing, laboratory practice and business process applications. A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E2782 , Guide for Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), covers many core issues of MSA. ASTM E2782 was developed by Subcommittee E11.20 on Test Method Evaluation and Quality Control, under the…
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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.…