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2006 / Standards/Technical Committee News
January 2006
- Standards for Powered Scooters and Skateboards Are Subject of New ASTM Subcommittee
- Applications Are Being Accepted for ASTM Internationals Mather Scholarship
- ASTM International Fatigue and Fracture Committee Approves New Standard on Resistance to Stable Crack Extension
- ASTM International Expands Textiles Proficiency Testing Program
- ASTM International Decorative Coatings Subcommittee Solicits Feedback from Users of Specification B 456
- Proposed Revision to ASTM International Corrosive Sulfur Standard Will Provide More Sensitive Test
- Proposed New ASTM International Homeland Security Standard to Provide Preparedness Plans for Schools
- New ASTM Oil Spill Response Standard Covers Single-Point Spray Dispersant Systems
- ASTM International Signs Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Continuity of Care Record Is Developed by ASTM International Health Care Informatics Committee
- New ASTM International Standard Defines Conventions for Health Care Records in the Workplace
- New Standard on Thermal Spraying Fills Void in Zinc and Tin Alloy Industry
- Crimped Wire Terminations Are Subject of New Nonferrous Metals and Alloys Standard
- Proposed ASTM International Reaction Calorimetry Standard Will Aid in Process Hazard Analysis
- New ASTM International Test Method for Performance Testing of Standard Test Sieves Is Approved
February 2006
- ASTM International Committee on Process Analytical Technology Establishes New Subcommittee on Pharmaceutical Standards
- New Test Method Presents Means to Determine Superplastic Forming Properties
- Fuels and Lubricants Analysis Volume Now Available from ASTM International
- New Soccer Headgear Standard to Evaluate Head Protection Products
- Fatigue and Fracture Committee Develops New ASTM Standard Guide to Verify Computer Data
- Biodiesel Standards Compilation Now Available from ASTM International
- ASTM International Announces New DVD Set: Reference Radiograph Images for Aluminum Castings Inspection
- Gypsum Committee Develops ASTM Standard for Abuse-Resistant Panel Products
- ASTM International Announces Availability of Passport to Steel Product
- ASTM International Publishes Protective Clothing Symposium Volume
March 2006
- ASTM International Coal and Coke Committee Prepares Competence of Laboratories Standard
- ASTM Subcommittees on Corrosion of Metals to Broaden Their Focus
- ASTM International Has Joined Coalition for Fire-Safe Cigarettes
- ASTM Molecular Spectroscopy Committee Undergoes Name Change and Restructuring
- Environmental Assessment Committee Launches Work on Proposed ASTM Continuing Obligations Standard
- Sports Field Testing to Be Facilitated by New Shock-Absorbing Properties Standard from ASTM International
- New Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Standard Will Facilitate Flexural Post-Crack Performance Measurement
- New ASTM Nondestructive Testing Standard Presents Digital Images for Inspection of Aluminum Castings
- New Standard on Thermal Spraying Fills Void in Zinc and Tin Alloy Industry
- ASTM Food Service Equipment Standards Play Prominent Roles in EPA and NAFEM Programs
- ASTM Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Names New Chair, Michael I. Howell
April 2006
- Coal and Coke Subcommittee Seeks Participation in Development of Proposed Microwave Drying Standard
- Transaction Screen Process Standard Undergoes Major Revision
- ASTM International Subcommittee on High-Rise Building External Evacuation Devices Has Proposed Standards on Ballot
- ASTM International Committee on Business Imaging Products Seeks Participation in Development of Proposed New Standards
- NPMAs National Education Seminar to Feature ASTM International Standards Track
- Committee on Nuclear Fuel Cycle Approves Three New Standards
- New ASTM International Metadata Standard Will Aid in Traffic Management
- New Glass Standard Can Aid in Reducing Thermal Breakage
- New Self-Consolidating Concrete Test Method to Assure Mix Optimization
- Consumer Products Committee Creates Several New Subcommittees
May 2006
- High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers Are the Focus of a New ASTM Subcommittee
- Blood Cleaning Efficiency Guide Is Developed by ASTM Committee on Soaps and Other Detergents
- Committee on Sports Equipment Develops Standard for Pole Vaulting Helmets
- ASTM International Committee D10 on Packaging Names Patrick J. Nolan New Chair
- Thermal Measurements Committee Seeks Participation in Developing Standards for Biological Calorimetry
- ASTM Fastener Committee Approves New Zinc Coating Standard
- Task Group on Cavitation Erosion Testing Seeks New Participants
June 2006
- A New ASTM International Standard on Physical Location Information Is Approved
- ASTM International Announces Publication of STP1482 on Contaminated Sediments
- New ASTM International Standard Provides Common Language for Dealing With Mold
- Pavement Testing Becomes More Efficient Using New ASTM International Standard
- New ASTM Protective Clothing Standard Addresses Approval Process for Surgical Gowns
- Enteral Feeding Device Standard Is Approved by ASTM International
- ASTM Packaging Committee Creates New Subcommittee for University Liaison
- ASTM Molecular Spectroscopy and Separation Science Committee Continues Work on Proposed Analytical Information Markup Language Standard
- New ASTM Water Slide Standard Brings Consistency to Water Park Industry
July 2006
- 3D Imaging Technology Is Focus of New ASTM Standards Initiative
- Protection of Water Systems Is the Focus of Proposed New ASTM International Standard
- ASTM International Committee on Declarable Substances Approves Terminology Standard
- ASTM Adhesives Committee Approved Engineered Wood Products Test Method, Begins Work on Structural Insulated Panels Standard
- New ASTM Standard for Sewer Line Rehabilitation Is Approved
- New ASTM Metal Powders Standard Covers Measurement of Powder Metallurgy Products
- X-ray Fluorescence Standard Is a First for Nickel Alloy Industry
- ASTM Standard Developed for Collection of Suspicious Powders
- New ASTM Oil Spill Thickness Guide Provides Consistency for Visual Estimations
August 2006
- French Translation of ASTM International Cigarette Ignition Strength Test Method Now Available
- Precast Concrete Products Committee Develops ASTM International Standard for Grease Interceptor Tanks
- New ASTM Soil and Rock Standard Helps to Determine Performance of Temporary Ditch Checks
- New Business Imaging Product Standard Measures Page Yield of Ink Cartridges
September 2006
- ASTM Committee on Air Quality Develops Two Standards for Sampling and Counting Airborne Fibers
- ASTM Security Systems Committee Launches Development of Boat Barrier Standard
- Maintenance Manual Standard Developed by ASTM Committee on Unmanned Aircraft
- New Standard for Pressure Rating of PVC Fittings Is Developed by ASTM
- New ASTM Proficiency Testing Standard to Aid in Interlaboratory Studies
- Importance of Additive Extraction Stressed in New ASTM Plastics Standard
- ASTM Committee on Metallography Approves Extensive Revision to Inclusion Content Standard
- ASTM Committee on Metallography Approves Extensive Revision to Inclusion Content Standard
- ASTM International Coal and Coke Standard Provides Guidance for Mechanical Sampling
- ASTM Molecular Spectroscopy Committee Launches Subcommittee on Chemical Sensors
- ASTM Committee on Concrete to Consider Activity on Pervious Concrete
- ASTM Aircraft Electrical Load Standard Accepted as Means of Compliance by Federal Aviation Administration
- New ASTM International Standard Uses Reference Photos to Diagnose Sealant Failure
- New ASTM International Self-Consolidating Concrete Standard Provides Test for Stability
- ASTM International Paint Committee Seeks Participation in Development of Proposed Rheological Standard
- New ASTM Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer Subcommittee Will Provide Guidance for Building Industry
- ASTM Light Sport Aircraft Standard on Kit Assembly Instructions Now Available
- New ASTM International Practice Provides a Calculation Method for Non-Woven Geotextiles
October 2006
- ASTM International Subcommittee on Corrosion in Soils Invites Participation in Round Robins
- ASTM International Plastics Committee Developing Microscale Combustion Calorimetry Standard
- ASTM International Aluminum Alloy Plate Standard Will Meet Industry Demand
- Phased Arrays Explained in New ASTM International Nondestructive Testing Standard
- Integrity of Geomembrane Seams Is Addressed in New ASTM International Standard
- Significant Revisions Made to ASTM International Sheet and Strip Steel Standards
- ASTM International Unmanned Aircraft Systems Committee to Address New Standards at November Meeting
November 2006
- ASTM International Homeland Security Committee Developing Guide for Radiological Emergency Response Playbook
- ASTM International Subcommittee to Work on Infant Bath Tub Safety Standard
- ASTM International Subcommittee on Fire Extinguishing Agents at Work on Proposed HFC Blend B Standards
- Proposed ASTM International Thermal Measurements Test Method to Determine Effective Thermal Conductivity
- ASTM International Steel Committee Preparing Revision of UNS Practice
- New Ultrasonic Examination Standard Approved by ASTM International Nondestructive Testing Committee
- New ASTM International Gaseous Fuel Standard Helps Pave Way to More Efficient Use of Hydrogen
- ASTM International Medical and Surgical Materials Committee Approves Latest Complement Activation Standard
- New ASTM International Soil and Rock Test Method Combines Elements from Soil Density and Water Content Standards
December 2006
- ASTM International Plastic Piping Systems Committee Approves New Specification, Continues Work on Two Proposed Standards
- ASTM International Soil and Rock Committee Launches Geospatial Data Task Group
- ASTM International Packaging Committee Reactivates Subcommittee on Recycling/Disposability
- New ASTM International Chain Link Fence Standard Will Have Homeland Security Applications
- New Regulations Prompt Need for ASTM International Disinfectant Standard
- ASTM International Sensory Evaluation Subcommittee Developing Proposed Standard for Duo-Trio Test
- New ASTM International Property Management Standard Establishes Process for Prioritizing Assets
- Terminology for Nanotechnology Standard Now Available from ASTM International
- Proposed ASTM International Cementitious Materials Standard Will Facilitate Blending