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ASTM Committee E10 on Nuclear Technology and Applications has approved two new ASTM standards, ASTM E2628 , Practice for Dosimetry for Radiation Processing, and ASTM E2701 , Guide for Performance Characterization of Dosimeters and Dosimetry Systems for Use in Radiation Processing. Both standards are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E10.01 on Radiation Processing: Dosimetry and Applications…, ASTM Committee E10 Next Meeting:, Jan. 24-27, January committee week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, (E2628) John Logar, Ethicon Inc., Somerville, N.J., Phone: 908-218-5638; jlogar8@its.jnj.com ; (E2701) Rod Chu, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 613-565-2305; rodchu@rogers.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #84 58/Jan2010
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ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue is currently developing a number of proposed new standards. Two of the proposed standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and Operations are WK23984 , Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder, and WK24699, Guide for Training for Land SAR as a Level 1 Out of Area Disaster Responder.…
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Those involved in the rehabilitation of pressurized piping systems are invited to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, ASTM WK24231 , Practice/Guide for Internal Pipe Epoxy Barrier Coating Material Used in Pressurized Piping Systems. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F17.67 on Trenchless Plastic Pipeline Technology, part of ASTM International Committee…
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing an efficient means to standardize fabricated polyvinyl chloride pressure fittings that are used in a variety of piping applications. The proposed new standard, WK23931 , Specification for Fabricated PVC Pressure Fittings, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Some of the applications that…
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The importance of telecommunicators in the search and rescue field cannot be overstated. Dispatchers receiving and delivering accurate information in a timely manner are critical to any SAR operation. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue highlights the importance of proper training for SAR dispatchers. The standard, ASTM F2662 , Guide for Minimum…
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Thermoplastic corrugated stormwater chambers are similar to other types of plastic piping systems in that they are subjected to significant live loads from surface traffic as well as dead loads from earth cover. However, differences in construction — specifically, the fact that chambers are open-bottomed arches — necessitate an understanding of how corrugated stormwater chambers behave…
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A proposed new standard that will allow for the joining of copper and plastic piping materials is currently being developed by ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. The proposed standard, WK21656 , Specification for Structural Adhesive for Bonding Similar and Dissimilar Piping Materials, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. “ WK21656 is the result of…
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A proposed new standard under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems will be useful to the gas gathering and distribution industries. Subcommittee F17.11 on Composite is developing the proposed standard, WK21276 , Specification for Polyethylene Pipe with a Co-Extruded Polyamide Inner and/or Outer Barrier Layer for Oil and Gas Applications. According to…
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Installers of plumbing systems using PEX and PE-RT polyethylene pipe will be the primary users of a new ASTM International standard approved by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. The new standard, ASTM F2735 , Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for SDR9 Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard, WK19571 , Practice for Requirements for New Pipe and Fitting Materials for Gas Distribution Systems, will give the natural gas industry an important tool and defined process in continuing research and development efforts that will lead to the streamlined introduction of innovative products for the gas distribution industry. ASTM WK19571 is under the…