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Of Students, Standards, and Engineering
Q. How did you get into engineering and the field of standards?A. I majored in civil engineering,... more
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Standards Development Tips
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Radiography Moves into the Future
The oldest nondestructive testing (NDT) technique may be thanks to the Romans, who are said to have... more
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ConstructionMetals & Materials
Update
Determination of PFAS in the Environment
A new ASTM International standard will help laboratories to better determine the presence of... more
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Environment
Features
International Rule Making and Standards Setting: A Case Study
Originally formed to administer the legendary Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe following World War... more
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Quality | Safety
Update
Destruction of Harmful Gases
ASTM International’s air quality committee (D22) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in... more
INDUSTRY SECTORS:
Environment
Update
Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments Revised
ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50... more
INDUSTRY SECTORS:
Construction | Environment
Update
Geosynthetics in Road and Pavement Design
ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee (D35) is developing a proposed standard that will help... more
INDUSTRY SECTORS:
Construction