Everybody wants to feel safe as they step from a bathtub or shower. A proposed new ASTM International standard, WK41157, Specification for…

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The steel bases of power transmission poles are a critical but often unnoticed component of electrical infrastructure. Proper performance of such bases help ensure uninterrupted power to homes,…

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While monitoring air quality is important in many situations, a variety of different quantitative passive samplers are available for such work. A proposed new ASTM International standard,…

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Antimicrobial agents are commonly used to control bacterial growth and unwanted odor on textiles. A proposed new ASTM International standard will aid test laboratories, manufacturers and retailers…

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Roller-compacted concrete is used in the construction of dams and spillways as well as for highway road base material and wearing surfaces on some roads and parking lots. A proposed new ASTM…

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Strength and penetration are key attributes needed for surgical needles. A new ASTM International standard focuses on penetration testing of such needles.…

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Both metallic and nonmetallic plaster bases, also known as lath, are used as reinforcement and to serve as an attachment mechanism for portland cement based plaster or stucco. While standards…

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A proposed new ASTM International standard will cover fatigue testing of metallic tibial trays, which are components used in partial knee joint replacement.…

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An ASTM subcommittee is developing a proposed standard to test the slip coefficient properties of coatings used in slip-critical bolted connections. The test is based on an appendix in the "…

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Ballistic-resistant shields are essential to the safety of law enforcement officers, especially during active shooter incidents. A proposed new ASTM International standard,…

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