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J1081_202306 - Potential Standard Steels
June 6, 2023 - SAE International

This SAE Information Report provides a uniform means of designating wrought steels during a period of usage prior to the time they meet the requirements for SAE standard steel designation. The numbers consist of the prefix PS 2x followed by a sequential number starting with 1. A number once...

ASTM F3047M-23 - Standard Guide for High Demand Hip Simulator Wear Testing of Hard-on-Hard Articulations
June 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 The objective of this guide is to advise researchers on the possible high demand wear test features that should be included in evaluation of hard-on-hard articulations. This guide makes suggestions for high demand test features that may need to be added to an overall wear test regime. Device...

J3116_202301 - Active Safety Pedestrian Test Mannequin Recommendation
January 9, 2023 - SAE International

The goal of the Pedestrian Test Mannequin Task Force is to develop standard specifications/requirements for pedestrian test mannequins (1 adult and 1 child) that are representative of real pedestrians to the sensors used in Pedestrian Detection systems and can be used for performance assessment of...

ASTM F3141-23 - Standard Guide for Total Knee Replacement Loading Profiles
June 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 Motion path, load history, and loading modalities all contribute to the wear, degradation, and damage of implanted prosthetics. Simulating a variety of functional activities promises more realistic testing for wear and damage mode evaluation. Such activities are often called activities of daily...

ASTM D7687-23 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cellular Adenosine Triphosphate in Fuel and Fuel-associated Water With Sample Concentration by Filtration
March 15, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 This test method measures the concentration of cellular-ATP present in the sample. ATP is a constituent of all living cells, including bacteria and fungi. Consequently, the presence of cellular-ATP is an indicator of total metabolically active microbial contamination in fuels. ATP is not...

ASTM F2278-19(2023) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
April 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph areas, target ranges, and other "goggle-on" areas of an active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On...

ASTM E2922-23 - Standard Guide for Use of Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Antibacterial Activity on Textiles
April 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This guide provides users with an index of procedures in the form of test methods, practices, and related international documents that are currently used in the textile industry for determining antibacterial properties of antimicrobial treated textile articles. This guide is not considered as...

ASTM F3628-23 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Cooling Energy Provided by Wicking Liquid Moisture and Evaporating It from Clothing Materials Using a Sweating Hot Plate
February 1, 2023 - ASTM International

4.1 A clothing material's ability to assist in the evaporation of liquid sweat by managing liquid moisture is of considerable importance when trying to maximize cooling and comfort benefits to the wearer while active. Understanding how much energy is released back to the skin is critical in...

ASTM F3109-23 - Standard Practice for Verification of Multi-Axis Force Measuring Platforms
March 1, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 Multi-axis force measuring platforms are used to measure the ground reaction forces produced at the interface between a subject's foot or shoe and the supporting ground surface. These platforms are used in various settings ranging from research laboratories to healthcare facilities. The use of...

ASTM F2721-09(2023) - Standard Guide for Preclinical in vivo Evaluation in Critical-Size Segmental Bone Defects
March 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This guide covers general guidelines for the in vivo assessment of tissue-engineered medical products (TEMPs) intended to repair or regenerate bone. TEMPs included in this guide may be composed of natural or synthetic biomaterials (biocompatible and biodegradable) or composites thereof, and may...

ASTM F3214-23 - Standard Practice for Characterization of Fire Properties of Seating, Upholstery, and Padding Materials for Vehicles Associated with Amusement Rides and Devices
March 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This practice describes the required smoldering ignition fire properties for seating, upholstery, and padding materials used for vehicles associated with amusement rides and devices. 1.2 This practice includes an annex with an example of an optional open flame test method for padding materials....

ASTM D1439-22 - Standard Test Methods for Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
December 1, 2022 - ASTM International

5.1 Moisture analysis (along with purity) is used to calculate the amount of active polymer in the material and must be considered when determining the amount of sodium carboxymethylcellulose to use in various formulations.

ASTM D8438/D8438M-23 - Standard Test Methods for Use of Hyperspectral Sensors for Soil Nutrient Analysis of Ground Based Samples
February 15, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 Spectral analysis of soils for agricultural use is being used worldwide to obtain rapid data on soil nutrients. for the purpose of agricultural management including fertilizer application and other amendments such as pH adjustment, organic supplements, etc. Satellite, aerial, and ground-based...

ASTM D7224-23 - Standard Test Method for Determining Water Separation Characteristics of Kerosine-Type Aviation Turbine Fuels Containing Additives by Portable Separometer
January 15, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 This test method provides a measurement of the presence of surfactants in aviation turbine fuels. Like previous obsolete Test Methods D2550 and D3602 and current Test Methods D3948 and D8073, this test method can detect trace amounts of refinery treating chemicals in fuel. The test methods can...

ASTM D8493-23 - Standard Guide for Sample Preparation of Cannabis and Hemp Inflorescence for Laboratory Analysis
January 15, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 The sample preparation procedure for comminution impacts other downstream processes such as extraction and sonication, which ultimately affects the total analytical error (TAE) and measurement uncertainty. 5.2 Factors that may influence the sample preparation process include the prevention of...

ASTM F3561-22 - Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
August 1, 2022 - ASTM International

5.1 The test requirements specified herein have been established for use in evaluating the forced-entry resistance characteristics of assemblies to be used in commercial, residential, schools, government, and other institutional installations where the risk of a single person active shooter...

ASTM D4017-22 - Standard Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials by Karl Fischer Method
December 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This test method is applicable to all paints and paint materials, including resins, monomers, and solvents, with the exception of aldehydes and certain active metals, metal oxides, and metal hydroxides. While the evaluation was limited to pigmented products containing amounts of water in...

ASTM F3256-23 - Standard Guide for Reporting and Recording of Near-Misses for Maritime Industry
January 1, 2023 - ASTM International

3.1 The objective of this guide is to provide near-miss reporting guidance for maritime vessels to promote standardization of near-miss reporting which will allow for better use of the data industrywide. 3.2 Importance of Near-Miss Reporting: 3.2.1 Most accidents/incidents are preceded by a chain...

ASTM E2529-06(2022) - Standard Guide for Testing the Resolution of a Raman Spectrometer
December 15, 2022 - ASTM International

4.1 Assessment of the spectrometer resolution and instrument line shape (ILS) function of a Raman spectrometer is important for intercomparability of spectra obtained among widely varying spectrometer systems, if spectra are to be transferred among systems, if various sampling accessories are to be...

ASTM E3100-22 - Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission Examination of Concrete Structures
December 1, 2022 - ASTM International

5.1 Real-time detection and assessment of cracks and other flaws in concrete structures is of great importance. A number of methods have been developed and standardized in recent decades for non-destructive evaluation of concrete structures as well as methods for in-place evaluation of concrete...

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