ASTM D882-18: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
Bend don’t break. It’s a phrase used in many walks of life. The defense of a football team that gives up yards but doesn’t allow…
The “M” in Standards
Regardless of industry, each standard has a unique designation, each component of which conveys its background. In these designations, numbers (and some letters) represent the…
ASTM Ceramic Tile Testing Standards Referenced in ANSI A137.1
ANSI A137.1:2022 – American National Standards Specifications for Ceramic Tile is a crucial compliance document for the ceramic tile industry. An American National Standard developed…
Standards Are Scattered Everywhere, So ASTM International Connects the Dots
Standards comprise the connective tissue that binds society into a cohesive and productive whole; wherever you look, you’re likely to see a standard’s influence. Appropriately,…
Residential Aboveground Portable Pools Standard, ASTM F2666
As summer heat arrives, people turn to pools to cool off. Building a pool in a residential area can be a harrowing process where prospective…
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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…
Formation of Sand in Beaches and Industry
Few things are so synonymous with the beach that they are practically always expected to be present no matter the location of the shore-based point…
Forensic Fiber Analysis Standards
The physical world is completely different at the microscopic level, as minuscule objects that appear virtually nonexistent to the naked eye become visible. An understanding…
Covered Bridges in Pennsylvania
ASTM International has developed and published 12,000 standards devoted to the testing and classification of materials used in manufacturing and production to assure that those…