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A proposed new ASTM International practice will allow a wide variety of users to differentiate levels of effectiveness among the many types of security fence systems that currently exist. WK19721 , Practice for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Types of Fence Systems, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers, part of ASTM…
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A new ASTM International standard provides instructions for developing the chain-link fence design, layout and installation for a wide variety of sports and recreational facilities and other applications. The standard, F 2631 , Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence for Outdoor Sports Fields, Sports Courts and Other Recreation Facilities, was developed by Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific…
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ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences is seeking a volunteer to head a task group that will develop a proposed new standard for temporary fences, WK14410 . The proposed new standard will be under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.10 on Specific Applications. WK14410 will address several aspects of temporary fences, including safety, construction sites, crowd control, security and…
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ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences has approved a new chain link fence standard that will have a variety of security applications. The standard, F 2611 , Guide for Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing, contains information on the proper material selection and system installation and layout, all of which can substantially increase the difficulty of penetration. F 2611 is…
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ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing has approved a new standard that can be used for the same applications as the now-cancelled MIL-STD-2154, Process for Inspection, Ultrasonic, Wrought Metals. The new standard, E 2375 , Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Wrought Products, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E07.06 on Ultrasonic Testing Procedures. Practice E…
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ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing has developed a new standard, E 2491, Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Examination Instruments and Systems. Guide E 2491 , which is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E07.06 on Ultrasonic Method, is intended to be used for comparing instruments and systems, as well as for detecting long-term…
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ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences is currently seeking participation in recently formed Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers. The purpose of the new subcommittee is to develop a series of standards that address a higher level of security fencing and perimeter barrier than currently exist. These standards would also be used to support the efforts of ASTM…
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ASTM International Committee F16 on Fasteners has recently approved an important new standard that deals with coated threaded fasteners and washers by hot-dip zinc galvanizing. The standard, F 2329, Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Requirements for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts, Screws, Washers, Nuts and Special Threaded Fasteners, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee…
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New ASTM Nondestructive Testing Standard Presents Digital Images for Inspection of Aluminum CastingsDeveloping new ASTM standard E 2422, Reference Digital Images for Inspection of Aluminum Castings, wasn’t just a matter of digitizing the images used in current standard E 155, Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Castings. According to Michael Horky, principal level III, RT, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, to create the new standard, task group members had to understand…
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A new, two DVD set, "Reference Radiograph E 2422, Standard Digital Reference Images for Inspection of Aluminum Castings," is now available for purchase from ASTM International. The images illustrate the types and degrees of discontinuities that may be found in aluminum-alloy castings. This two DVD set consists of 13 digital files, software to load the desired format, and specific instructions…