New ASTM Standard to Bring Uniformity to Moisture-Holding Testing for Mulch
A new ASTM International standard, D 7367, Test Method for Determining Water Holding Capacity of Fiber Mulches for Hydraulic Planting, will provide a means of evaluating water holding capacity in fiber mulches.
ASTM International Security Systems Committee Introduces Perimeter Barriers Testing Standard
ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment has approved a new standard, F 2656, Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers.
New ASTM Subcommittee on Information Destruction Seeks Participation
Information and product destruction services is a rapidly growing industry. In order to develop standards to serve the needs of this industry, ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety has formed Subcommittee E34.25 on Mobile and Plant-Based Security Destruction Equipment Safety Requirements.
ASTM International Sports Equipment Committee Aims for Safety with Low Energy Air Gun Standard
Low energy air guns, also known as air soft or soft air guns, have become increasingly popular over the last several years. These low energy air guns are often used in tactical gaming sports similar to paintball.
Participation Requested for Proposed ASTM Asperity Height Standard
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics invites all interested parties to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, WK15082, Specification for Measuring the Asperity Height of Textured Geomembrane.
Enhesa Database Now Available to Declarable Substance Committee Members
Members of ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials now have free access to a powerful regulatory database that houses all regulations related to Declarable Substances. F40 members who log in to their MyASTM page on the ASTM International Web site (www.astm.org) will find a link to the Enhesa database.
Proposed ASTM Pavement Marking Standard Will Reflect Innovations
A proposed new standard will provide a practice for inspecting and evaluating the retroreflective properties of longitudinal non-intersection pavement markings.
ASTM Precast Concrete Subcommittee Addresses Products for Stormwater Management
Responding to an increasing level of interest from engineers, regulators and communities, ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has formed new Subcommittee C27.70 on Precast Concrete Products for Stormwater Management.
ASTM International Eye Safety Subcommittee Sets Its Sights on Protecting Field Hockey Players
Protecting the eyes of athletes is the central purpose of ASTM International standard F 803, Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports. However, with an increasing number of sports requiring eye protection, Subcommittee F08.57 on Eye Safety for Sports has been developing individual standards covering eye protection for specific sports.
New ASTM Soil and Rock Standard Provides Test for Rolled Erosion Control Products
A new ASTM International standard, D 7322, Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions, covers guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the effect of RECPs on seed germination and vegetation enhancement.