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Bungee jumping industry stakeholders are being encouraged to join an effort to create a standard that will support the growing number of bungee jumping operations worldwide. The proposed standard ( WK62522 ) is being developed by ASTM International’s subcommittee on adventure attractions (F24.61 ), part of the committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). The standard aims to establish…, 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 #10504
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A new ASTM International standard will help calibrate a device that measures the friction of tires on highways. The new standard ( E3145 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). Several years ago, this committee created a standard that measures friction using a dynamic-friction or “DF” tester. This new standard helps calibrate DF testers to ensure…, 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 #10492
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers enhance the fire safety of padding and other materials used on amusement rides. The new practice covers the properties related to flammability, smoke products, and heat-release rates for materials used in amusement ride vehicles. Designers, engineers, manufacturers, owners, and operators will use the standard to understand the fire…, 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 #10488 February 16, 2018
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Robin Tallon, Project Manager with The Transtec Group, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA, was honored with the Tilton E. Shelburne Memorial Award from ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). The award, named for former chairman Tilton E. Shelburne, is given for the recognition of outstanding work related to the stimulation of research, dissemination of knowledge, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10465
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An update to a standard for inflatable amusements, commonly known as bounce houses, aims to enhance their safety. Members of ASTM International revised the standard to support better anchoring systems, to mitigate risks of falling near the entrance-exit area, and to emphasize the importance of trained operators. The revision to the “standard practice for design, manufacture, operation, and…, 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 #10456
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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to use best practices to prevent contamination in manufacturing polyethylene pipe and fittings. The proposed standard ( WK56697 ) is being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). According to ASTM International member Eugene Palermo, manufacturers could use the standard to prevent contamination from virgin resin,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10426
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ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ) has presented Dr. George Chang, PE, director of research, Transtec Group, in Austin, Texas, USA, with the Billard-Stubstad Award. The E17 committee recognized Dr. Chang for his many years of exemplary technical, practical, and administrative contributions to the pavement engineering community through the standard development…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10353
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ) has updated its standard on parasailing in efforts to continually enhance safety in the parasailing industry. The revision to “Standard Practices for Parasailing” (F3099) provides guidelines and procedures for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of parasail vessels, equipment, and associated activities. This includes…, Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices (F24) Next Meeting:, Oct. 11-14, 2017, Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona (USA), Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Matt Dvorak, tel +1.386.383.4458; daytonaparasaling@hotmail.com, Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org R elease #10339
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Hironari Abe, president of Nippo Sangyo Co., LTD, in Kokubunji, Japan, has received the Tilton E. Shelburne Memorial Award from ASTM International Committee on Vehicle – Pavement Systems ( E17 ). A member of ASTM since 1992, Abe was specifically recognized for his outstanding work, stimulation of research, dissemination of knowledge, and the development of principles, techniques, and standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10310
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Proposed standard WK58343, Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with PEX Compression Sleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, is currently being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). The standard would help support fittings and sleeves for PEX piping systems capable of high pressures and temperatures. The new cold-expansion fittings and PEX…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-16, 2017, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Nickelson, Rehau Construction LLC, Leesburg, Va., tel +1.703.777.5255; david.nickelson@rehau.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #10301