ASTM International Aviation Fuels Subcommittee to Meet in Warsaw, Poland
Subcommittee D02.J on Aviation Fuels, part of ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, will meet June 3-5, 2008, at the Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre in Warsaw, Poland.
New ASTM Standard Provides for Assessment of Potential for Vapor Intrusion into Structures
Vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater into structures can potentially create significant liability and have a material impact on property value. Because of this, accurately determining whether a property has vapor intrusion issues is a concern for property owners, prospective purchasers and environmental professionals conducting due diligence.
New ASTM Ceramics Standard Allows for Testing of Round Specimens
Ceramic and glass companies, as well as universities and government laboratories, will be the primary users of a new ASTM standard that allows for the flexural strength determination of components made in a round shape or after finish machining with minimal waste.
ASTM International Composite Materials Committee to Host Sandwich Construction Workshop
All interested parties are invited to attend a Sandwich Construction Workshop on Wednesday, March 12, at 4:30 p.m., in Melbourne, Fla. The workshop is being held by Subcommittee D30.09 on Sandwich Construction, part of ASTM International Committee D30 on Composite Materials.
New ASTM Standard Offers Guidance for Airplane Electrical Wiring
As a means of ensuring the safety of electrical wiring systems in airplanes, ASTM International Committee F39 on Normal and Utility Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems has recently approved F2639, Practice for Design, Alteration and Certification of Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems, a standard developed by Subcommittee
Polyethylene Pipe for Gas Gathering Covered in New ASTM Standard
ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems has developed a new standard that covers use of polyethylene pipe for gas gathering purposes.
ASTM Serviceability Subcommittee at Work on Proposed Standards for Insulating Concrete Form Systems, Intumescent Coatings
Interested parties are invited to join in the standards developing activities of Subcommittee E06.21 on Serviceability, part of ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings. The subcommittee is currently working on proposed new standards for insulating concrete form systems and intumescent coatings.
Insulating Concrete Form Systems
ASTM Toy Safety Standard Moves Closer to Becoming a Mandatory Federal Requirement
On March 6, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to enhance toy safety by passing a bill that would make the ASTM International F 963 toy safety standard a mandatory federal requirement for all toys sold in the United States.
Federal Railroad Administration Cites ASTM Retroreflective Sheeting Standard; New Ruling Will Make Train Escape Exits More Visible
A new ruling by the Federal Railroad Administration cites an ASTM standard as a means of making emergency exits from trains more visible to emergency personnel.
30 Years of Amusement Ride Safety Celebrated by ASTM International Committee F24
ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, marking its significant contributions to the global amusement industry. ASTM is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world.
F24 Standards: The Foundation for Safe Fun