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ASTM International’s committee on geosynthetics (D35) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kent P. von Maubeuge, director of corporate identity and corporate communication and senior product manager with NAUE GmbH & Co. KG in Espelkamp, Germany. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual…
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ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( F47 ), launched in 2016, has approved its first technical standard. The new guide ( F3344 ) covers fundamental safeguards for storing, using, and handling liquid rocket propellants. The document was developed by the subcommittee on spaceports. "Our committee has been working diligently to develop industry consensus standards for commercial…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10736
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Aaron J. Walczewski, product manager for LECO Corporation in Saint Joseph’s, Michigan, USA, was honored with the Lundell-Bright Memorial Award by ASTM International’s committee on analytical chemistry for metals, ores and related materials (E01). An ASTM International member since 2006, Walczewski was honored for his outstanding work, being an expert in the analysis of carbon, sulfur, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10702
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ASTM International announced five $500 grants to university students to help with senior or graduate projects that have an ASTM International standards component. The following students and their respective teams have won 2018 project grants: Haoyang Chen, Drexel University, who is working on auditory-visual substitution devices for blind chemistry students, Victoria Utria, Drexel University, who…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10699
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Lee Dilks, consultant for LDAnalytical in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, USA, was honored with the H. V. Churchill Award by ASTM International’s committee on analytical chemistry for metals, ores and related materials (E01). Dilks, an ASTM International member since 1992, was recognized for greatly contributing to the content of committee standards by providing consistent support of interlaboratory…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10697
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A new ASTM International standard will help those who construct and install geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), which are used to help with containment for: landfills; coal combustion residual storage cells; mining operations; and, remediation and environmental protection projects. The new standard ( D8204 ) focuses on evaluating both best practices as well as possible negative impacts of installing…, 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 #10612
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A new ASTM International standard supports geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCM), a new family of materials that can help control erosion, protect slopes and berms, and line ditches and culverts. The new standard ( D8173 ) identifies proper layout, installation and hydration procedures for GCCM. It also describes equipment for designers, inspectors, and installers as well as provides a…, 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 #10513
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Y. Grace Hsuan, professor, at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, has received the L. David Suits Award from ASTM International’s committee on geosynthetics ( D35 ). The committee recognized Hsuan for her dedication to the geosynthetics industry. She has been an ASTM International member since 1993. Hsuan, a civil, architectural, and environmental engineering professor at Drexel…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10360
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ASTM International’s Committee on Geosynthetics ( D35 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to C. Joel Sprague, of TRI/Environmental, in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee is honoring Sprague for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10340
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ASTM International's committee on commercial spaceflight ( F47 ) will hold its first official meeting today and tomorrow, May 8-9, at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation in Washington, D.C. “The commercial spaceflight industry is growing dramatically and driving innovation every day,” said ASTM International president Katharine Morgan. “ASTM International is pleased to help convene the experts…, Meeting Location:, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, 727 15th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org R elease #10315