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ASTM International announced today the Geotechnical Testing Journal received an increased 2020 impact factor rating of 1.469, up nearly 14% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1978, the Geotechnical Testing Journal covers test methods for soil and rock,…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11261 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard for carbon intensity score will help consumers who want to make purchase decisions based on sustainable bio-based products. ASTM’s industrial biotechnology committee ( E62 ) is developing the proposed standard. ASTM International Board of Directors member Rina Singh notes that a carbon intensity (CI) score placed as a seal on a variety of products would be…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #11212 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) is developing a proposed standard that covers vinyl sheet piling used in marine and geotechnical fields for seawalls, retaining walls, flood walls, erosion control, and pollution cut-off. According to ASTM member Steve Hargrave, the proposed standard ( WK75165 ) will fill the need for a specification for vinyl sheet piling used for structural…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11185 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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A new ASTM International standard aid engineers and specifiers looking to understand the quality and strength of cement contained in geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCMs). ASTM’s geosynthetics committee developed the new standard, which is needed to allow for a consistent industry method for the application of compression strength in GCCMs. GCCMs are flexible concrete impregnated…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11045 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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A new ASTM International standard aims to help those involved in manufacturing and selling resilient flooring to test for ortho-phthalate content. According to ASTM International member Amy Costello, sustainability manager at Armstrong Flooring Inc., the new standard specifically aims to improve reproducibility and repeatability for phthalate content testing in resilient floors. She says the new…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10972