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Attendees of the Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) are welcome to attend an informational session hosted by ASTM International Committee F10 on Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems . The session, regarding ASTM and the history of Committee F10, will be held in San Angelo, Texas on June 21, 2016. For conference information and registration, please visit the American Meat Science…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Ann Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10070
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A new ASTM International standard ( F2697 , Test Methods for Physical Assault on Overhead Horizontal Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities) will help ensure that the ceilings of rooms in correctional facilities can withstand breakthrough attempts. The standard aims to promote the safety and security of facility staff, facility residents and the general public. This is the…, Technical Contact:, James A. Stapleton Jr., P.E., Habersham Metal Products Co., tel +1.706.778.2212, ext. 202; jas@habershammetal.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9770
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Fiber-reinforced polymers are used to strengthen concrete, wood and steel structures above and below ground as well as under water. Two proposed new ASTM International standards will provide an approach to quality control inspection and reporting for fiber-reinforced polymers in all industries. The proposed new standards are: ASTM WK46050, Guide for the Inspection of Bond Critical FRP…, Next Committee D33 Meeting:, Jan. 15-16, 2015, in conjunction with Electric Power Research Institute/Nuclear Utility Coatings Council meetings, Orlando, Fla., Technical Contact:, Ramon Pelaez, Greenman Pedersen Inc., Southbridge, Mass., Phone: 508-612-5769; rpelaez@gpinet.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 #9624
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A new ASTM International standard provides a variety of recommendations for the manufacture and selection of digital thermometers. ASTM E2877 , Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers, was developed by Subcommittee E20.09 on Digital Contact Thermometers , part of ASTM International Committee E20 on Temperature Measurement . Included in ASTM E2877 is a set of accuracy classes for digital…, ASTM Committee E20 Next Meeting:, May 20-21, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Christopher W. Meyer, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-4825; cmeyer@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, Phone: 610-832-9736; cdejong@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9275
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While the quality of coating materials for buried pipe at nuclear power plants has evolved over time, there is currently no written standard that would allow plants to fully take advantage of advances in coating technology. A proposed new standard will provide coating guidance for plants seeking to repair or replace buried pipe. The proposed standard, ASTM WK36282 , Guide for Selection of Coating…
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Low frequency radio frequency identification transponders have become a common means of acquiring data at livestock collection points, such as markets, feed yards and packing plants. However, there are currently multiple LF RFID technologies that exist in the marketplace, the LF RFID Half Duplex and LF RFID Full Duplex technologies. In response, ASTM International Committee F10 on Livestock, Meat…, ASTM Committee F10 Next Meeting:, April 18-19, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Bryan Rickard, Micro Beef Technologies Ltd., Amarillo, Texas, Phone: 806-372-2369; brickard@microbeef.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9136
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The term “tender” is often used by the animal agriculture and meat industries to describe finished meat products that impart a more enjoyable eating experience. It is an attribute that is sought after by consumers and with appropriate marketing strategies can command a premium in the marketplace. However, can a consumer know for certain what “tender” means? A new ASTM International standard…, ASTM Committee F10 Next Meeting:, April 18-19, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Martin E. O’Connor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-720-7046; martin.oconnor@ams.usda.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9020
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A new ASTM International standard, adopted from an American Concrete Institute test method, will be used to help ensure the safety of construction projects. ASTM C1741 , Test Method for Bleed Stability of Cementitious Post-Tensioning Tendon Grout, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C09.41 on Hydraulic Cement Grouts , part of ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete…
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Piston ring/liner interface can contribute as much as half the total friction loss in internal combustion engines, with the resulting wear leading to reduced energy efficiency and raised emissions. A new ASTM International standard provides a method to more accurately measure small amounts of wear on curved piston ring segments and their counterfaces after lubricated bench-scale testing. “Coupled…
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Producers that perform verification testing of thermocouples and thermocouple components, along with those who write thermocouple product specifications, will be the primary users of a newly approved standard, ASTM E2820 , Test Method for Evaluating Thermal EMF Properties of Base-Metal Thermocouple Connectors. The new standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E20.04 on Thermocouples ,…