ASTM D3330-04(2018) – Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
In a past post, we discussed ASTM D3359-17 – Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test, a standard that details tests to assess […]
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ASTM D3359-17 – Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
Adhesion is a strongly desired quality between a coating and a substrate, as it allows the coating to fulfill its function of protecting or decorating […]
Selection of Aquifer Test Method in Determining Hydraulic Properties by Well Techniques
An aquifer test method is a controlled field experiment made to determine the approximate hydraulic properties of water-bearing materials. ASTM D4043-17 – Standard Guide for […]
Regression Analysis Standard Practice
The statistical procedure of regression analysis studies the relation between two or more numerical values. Often, researchers use the methodology in its simplest form, by […]
ASTM Standards Make Leisure Activities Safe
ASTM International has released a wonderful animated video titled “ASTM Takes Sports and Leisure Seriously (So You Don’t Have To)”. You can view it here: […]
Tracking Responsible Wood Sourcing Through Forensic Fiber Analysis
In a past post, we discussed forensic fiber analysis, a process by which investigators collect fibers as evidence to determine an individual’s involvement at a […]
ASTM Playground Standards
Playground surfaces and equipment are the subject of a number of ASTM standards which are listed here and summarized briefly for reference. The U.S. Centers for […]
Umbrella Performance Testing
PLEASE NOTE: THE ASTM D4112-02 STANDARD HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN Inventors and engineers can devise mitigation techniques on a massive scale when there are external natural […]
Hardness Testing and Specifications
Ever wonder how the various hardness tests are conducted? The Rockwell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Brinell Hardness, and Charpy Impact tests are shown on YouTube. A search of the ANSI […]
Protective Clothing Standards
Protective Clothing Standards help protect our nation’s workers, guiding the manufacturing, testing, and use of protective apparel and clothing in a variety of fields. With […]