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ASTM Standards Update

Patrick — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:24:23 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

C Category

C1352 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone has been reapproved, available as C1352-96(2008)

D Category

D3410/D3410M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage Section by Shear Loading has been reapproved, available as D3410/D3410M-03(2008)

ASTM Standards Update

John — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:30:56 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category

D4675 - Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials has been editorially changed, available as D4675-06e2

D4917 - Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Static and Kinetic Friction of Uncoated Writing and Printing Paper by Use of the Horizontal Plane Method has been editorially changed, available as D4917-97(2007)e1

D4919 - Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings has been reapproved, available as D4919-03(2008)

D5035 - Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method) has been reapproved (with editorial change), available as D5035-06(2008)e1

F Category

F1264 - Standard Specification and Test Methods for Intramedullary Fixation Devices has been editorially changed, available as F1264-03(2007)e1

Work Order Category

WK21956 - Standard Test Method for Notched, Constant Ligament-Stress (NCLS) Test to Determine Slow-Crack-Growth Resistance of HDPE Resins or HDPE Corrugated Pipe is a work item revision to existing standard F2136-08

WK21962 - Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film is a work item revision to existing standard D4321-04

WK21963 - Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique is a work item revision to existing standard D1505-03

WK21991 - Test Method for Compression-Displacement of Baseballs and Softballs is a work item revision to existing standard F1888-02

WK22025 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products is a work item revision to existing standard A370-08a

ASTM Standards Update

Patrick — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:07:47 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category

D4964 - Standard Test Method for Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabrics (Constant-Rate-of-Extension Type Tensile Testing Machine) has been reapproved (with editorial change), available as D4964-96(2008)e1

D5587 - Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure has been revised to D5587-08

D5732 - Standard Test Method for Stiffness of Nonwoven Fabrics Using the Cantilever Test (Withdrawn 2008) has been withdrawn, with no replacement. D5732-95(2001)

D7004 - Standard Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes has been reapproved, available as D7004-03(2008)

D7005 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Bond Strength (Ply Adhesion) of Geocomposites has been reapproved, available as D7005-03(2008)

D7269 - Standard Test Methods for Tensile Testing of Aramid Yarns has been revised to D7269-08

D905 - Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading has been revised to D905-08

Work Order Category

WK21625 - Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Unfired Clays is a work item revision to existing standard C689-03a

WK21701 - Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Surgical Instruments is a work item revision to existing standard F1089-02

WK21702 - Standard Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat is a work item revision to existing standard C356-03

ASTM Standards Update

Karen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:38:42 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

C Category

C133 - Standard Test Methods for Cold Crushing Strength and Modulus of Rupture of Refractories has been reapproved, available as C133-97(2008)

D Category

D412 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension has been editorially changed, available as D412-06ae1

ASTM Standards Update

John — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:06:31 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category

D3786 - Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method has been revised to D3786-08a

D999 - Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers has been revised to D999-08

ASTM Standards Update

Patrick — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:28:05 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category

D2256 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method has been reapproved, available as D2256-02(2008)

D2594 - Standard Test Method for Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics Having Low Power has been reapproved (with editorial change), available as D2594-04(2008)e1

D737 - Standard Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics has been reapproved (with editorial change), available as D737-04(2008)e1

Work Order Category

WK20962 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Actuation Force and Contact Force of a Membrane Switch is a work item revision to existing standard F1597-02

WK20963 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Actuation Force and Contact Force of a Membrane Switch is a work item for the withdrawal and replacement of the existing standard F1597-02

WK20964 - Standard Test Method for Determining Travel of a Membrane Switch is a work item for the withdrawal and replacement of the existing standard F1682-02

WK20965 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Sensitivity (Teasing) of a Tactile Membrane Switch is a work item for the withdrawal and replacement of the existing standard F1997-07

WK20968 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Contact Bounce Time of a Membrane Switch is a work item revision to existing standard F1661-96(2002)

WK20969 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Force-Displacement of a Membrane Switch is a work item revision to existing standard F2592-07a

ASTM Standards Update

Karen — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:49:12 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category:

D5607 - Standard Test Method for Performing Laboratory Direct Shear Strength Tests of Rock Specimens Under Constant Normal Force has been revised to D5607-08

Work Order Category:

WK20922 - Standard Test Method for High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastic Films Using Load and Displacement Sensors is a work item revision to existing standard D7192-05

ASTM Standards Alerts

John — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:56:18 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

C Category

C1674 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics with Engineered Porosity (Honeycomb Cellular Channels) at Ambient Temperatures is a new standard, now available. C1674-08

D Category
D1748 - Standard Test Method for Rust Protection by Metal Preservatives in the Humidity Cabinet has been reapproved, available as D1748-02(2008)

D885 - Standard Test Methods for Tire Cords, Tire Cord Fabrics, and Industrial Filament Yarns Made from Manufactured Organic-Base Fibers has had an epsilon edit, available as D885-07e1

Work Order Category

WK20661 - Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading is a work item revision to existing standard D2412-02

WK20665 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Internal and Interface Shear Resistance of Geosynthetic Clay Liner by the Direct Shear Method is a work item revision to existing standard D624

ASTM Standards Update

Patrick — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:53:38 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category

D6272 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials by Four-Point Bending has been reapproved (with editorial change), available as D6272-02(2008)e1

F Category

F2622 - Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using Various Sensors has had an epsilon edit, available as F2622-08e1

Work Order Category

WK20548 - Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures is a work item revision to existing standard D2063-91(2002)

ASTM Standards Update

Patrick — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:23 +0000

Updates have been made to the following ASTM Standards:

D Category

D1229 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Compression Set at Low Temperatures has been reapproved, available as D1229-03(2008)

D202 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Untreated Paper Used for Electrical Insulation has been revised to D202-08

D395 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set has been reapproved, available as D395-03(2008)

D3767 - Standard Practice for Rubber—Measurement of Dimensions has been reapproved, available as D3767-03(2008)

D6049 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Measurement of the Viscous and Elastic Behavior of Unvulcanized Raw Rubbers and Rubber Compounds by Compression Between Parallel Plates has been reapproved, available as D6049-03

E Category

E18 - Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials has been revised to E18-08a

F Category

F1148 - Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Home Playground Equipment has been revised to F1148-08

F2085 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Portable Bed Rails has been revised to F2085-08

F2097 - Standard Guide for Design and Evaluation of Primary Flexible Packaging for Medical Products has been revised to F2097-08

Work Order Category

WK20341 - Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys is a work item revision to existing standard B769-07

WK20351 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Force-Displacement of a Membrane Switch is a work item revision to existing standard F2592-07a

WK20357 - Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal) is a work item revision to existing standard D1002-05