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Interested parties are invited to join in the development of a new proposed standard being developed by ASTM International Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics . ASTM WK32565 , Guide for the Use of Non-Parametric Statistical Methods, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E11.10 on Sampling/Statistics . According to Stephen Luko, statistician, Hamilton Sundstrand, Shared Engineering…, ASTM Committee E11 Next Meeting:, Oct. 26-28, 2011, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, Stephen N. Luko, Hamilton Sunstrand, Shared Engineering Services, Windsor Locks, Conn., Phone: 860-654-3447; stephen.luko@hs.utc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Sierk, Phone: 610-832-9728; csierk@astm.org Release #8978
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Although PVC gasketed sewer basins are currently being produced and supplied to the storm drainage market, there are not currently minimum requirements users can refer to for a purchase. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide these requirements. ASTM WK32336 , Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gasketed Sanitary and Storm Drainage Sewer Basins and Fittings, is being…
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Ensuring effective knowledge of underground assets and systems is essential for gas utility companies that are implementing plans to address regulatory initiatives and reporting requirements. A new ASTM International specification provides a comprehensive plan for tracking and tracing these assets. The new standard, ASTM F2897 , Specification for Tracking and Traceability Encoding System of…
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Fiber reinforced plastic gratings are often used as walkways for a variety of marine vessels. A proposed new ASTM International standard will cover several aspects of fiber reinforced plastic gratings, including fire testing procedures, ultraviolet effects and moisture absorption. The proposed standard, ASTM WK31924 , Specification for Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Gratings Used in Marine…, ASTM Committee F25 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2011 May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, John H. Miller, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C., Phone: 201-372-1372; john.h.miller@uscg.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #8816
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to prevent fire and explosions on the decks of tank vessels used to transport hazardous products. ASTM F2876 , Practice for Thermal Rating and Installation of Internal Combustion Engine Packages for Use in Hazardous Locations in Marine Applications, was developed by Subcommittee F25.07 on General Requirements, part of ASTM International Committee F25…, ASTM Committee F25 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2011, May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, James Lawrence, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-372-1382; james.d.lawrence@uscg.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8787
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Measurement systems analysis is an important topic in statistics and quality for engineering, manufacturing, laboratory practice and business process applications. A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E2782 , Guide for Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), covers many core issues of MSA. ASTM E2782 was developed by Subcommittee E11.20 on Test Method Evaluation and Quality Control, under the…
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Many ship owners and operators repair ship structures with temporary steel patches known as doublers. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, as well as other maritime authorities, usually allow such patches until the ship’s next inspection period, which can be as long as three to five years from the date of repair. Despite this situation, there is not currently a standard for repairing steel hull ships…, ASTM Committee F25 Next Meeting:, May 17-19, 2011, May Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Chao H. Lin, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-366-1847; chao.lin@dot.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8750
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Innovations in the equations and other analytical tools that engineers have used when designing close-fit liners for plastic pipe have led to a need for a new standard for design calculations. This need will be met by a proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK29237, Practice for Design Calculations of Close-Fit Liners. The proposed new standard is being developed by Subcommittee F17.67…
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All interested parties are invited to participate in the development of a new standard, ASTM WK28289 , Guide for Design, Operation, Inspection and Maintenance of Oil Spill Response Vessels (OSRV). The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F25.07 on General Requirements, part of ASTM International Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology. According to Thane Gilman, systems…
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems has just completed the development of two new standards for polypropylene sanitary sewer pipe. These new standards are the first to address both dual wall and triple wall profile designs. “Polypropylene has unique material characteristics, which make it ideal for sanitary sewer pipe applications,” says John Kurdziel, director, technical…