Among the first decisions to be made when initiating a composites testing program is the selection of test methods to follow. Unless performing highly customized testing, it’s usually not difficult to ...

When first introduced to mechanical testing of composite materials, one can be confused, even overwhelmed, by the number of available test standards. One reason for this large variety of tests is the ...

For years, we have heard the question, "What about gloves in arc flash?" The reason this question wasn't answered sooner is complicated, but the standard is now available. ASTM F2675-13, Test Method ...

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.—A new, abbreviated test method for ash content in recovered carbon black (rCB) is being analyzed by ASTM International, the regulatory body said Aug. 13. According to ASTM, the ...

Over the last three decades, the rubber process analyzer has evolved as the processability test instrument of choice for measuring and solving many rubber factory problems. Also, a new ASTM reflective ...

C1777 provides a rapid test for laboratory and field use to determine the amount of methylene blue adsorbed by a specimen of fine aggregate or mineral filter “The test in ASTM C1777 will be used to ...

An interview with Alan Jaenecke, Technical contact for ASTM D4060, VP Marketing Taber Industries and Greg Martin, Sr. Technical Advisor – Tremco Inc. CS&W ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion ...

For years now, the in situ relative humidity (RH) test for measuring the moisture condition of concrete has been shown to be the most reliable, accurate test available. As far back as the 1960s, ...

The 90-year-old technology of using rubber gloves for shock and leather gloves for protection of the rubber soon could be turned on its head by innovation. For years, we have heard the question, "What ...