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Standard Specification for ASTM Thermohydrometers with Integral Low-Hazard Thermometers
Abstract: This specification is applicable to glass thermohydrometers of various scale graduation systems, intended for use in a variety of ASTM Test Methods. The thermohydrometers covered by this specification have larger maximum ... -
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Response Robot Mobility: Traverse Gravel Terrain
Abstract: 5.1 This test method is part of an overall suite of related test methods that provide repeatable measures of robotic system mobility and remote operator proficiency. This gravel terrain specifically challenges robotic ... -
Standard Test Method for Calibration or Calibration Verification of Constant Speed Concentric Cylinder Rotational Viscometers
Abstract: 5.1 This test method may be used to calibrate or verify calibration of a rotational viscometer with coaxial spindle geometries. -
Standard Test Method for Determination of Effective Boron-10 Areal Density in Aluminum Neutron Absorbers using Neutron Attenuation Measurements
Abstract: 5.1 The typical use of this test method is determination of 10B areal density in aluminum neutron absorber materials used to control criticality in systems such as: spent nuclear fuel dry storage canisters, transfer/transport ... -
Standard Test Method for Determination of Low Levels of Heat Release Rate for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
Abstract: 5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the heat evolved in, or contributed to, a fire involving materials or products that emit low levels of heat release. The recommended use for this test method is for ... -
Standard Test Method for Quantitative Assessment of Sanitizing Solutions for Carpet
Abstract: 5.1 Carpet, when exposed to the environment or foot traffic, accumulates soil and biocontaminants during its in-service life. While routine vacuuming may effectively remove dry particulate soils, it has a limited effect ... -
Standard Guide for Monitoring the Neutron Exposure of LWR Reactor Pressure Vessels
Abstract: 4.1 Regulatory Requirements—The USA Code of Federal Regulations (10CFR Part 50, Appendix H) requires the implementation of an RPV materials surveillance program for all operating LWRs. Other countries have similar regulations. ... -
Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning
Abstract: 5.1 This guide provides recommendations for the enclosure commissioning process from its project planning through design, construction and occupancy and operation phases. This guide is intended for various building types. ... -
Standard Guide for Acceptance and Preference Testing with Consumers
Abstract: 5.1 Unbranded acceptance and preference are key measurements taken in consumer product testing as either a new product idea is developed into testable prototypes or existing products are evaluated for potential improvements, ... -
Standard Practice for Minimum Criteria for Comparing Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments for Use with Building Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems
Abstract: 5.1 This practice provides criteria that building design teams shall use to compare the environmental impacts associated with a reference building design and a final building design, including additions to existing buildings ... -
Standard Practice for Producing High Titers of Viable and Semi-Purified Spores of Clostridium difficile using a Liquid Medium
Abstract: 5.1 The quantity and quality of the spores produced by this practice may be used to assess environmental surface disinfectants for sporicidal activity (4). The method is applicable to standard as well as clinically isolated ... -
Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Non-Free-Flowing Metal Powders Using the Carney Funnel
Abstract: 5.1 This test method provides a guide for evaluation of an important physical characteristic of a powder known as the apparent density. The measured apparent density bears a relationship to the mass of powder that will ... -
Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups
Abstract: 4.1 Purpose—This guide provides a process for identifying, prioritizing, selecting, implementing, documenting, and reporting activities to reduce the environmental footprint of a cleanup as defined by the following core ... -
Standard Guide for Thermocouple Verification
Abstract: 5.1 These verification tests may be performed by users or calibrators of thermocouples. The methods are useful for both new and used thermocouples. They provide a means to assess the accuracy with which a thermocouple is ... -
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Beam Divergence and Alignment in Neutron Radiologic Beams
Abstract: 5.1 As discussed in Guide E748, traditional neutron radiography typically employs a high flux reactor source with a well defined collimation system to produce an image on film. The alignment of the imaging plane and the ... -
Standard Guide for Evaluation and Calibration, Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment (CFME)
Abstract: This guide describes the procedures for evaluating and calibrating friction measurement systems known as Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFMEs) using the specialized equipment, instruments, pavement surfaces, ... -
Standard Specification for Demonstrating That a Building is in Walkable Proximity to Neighborhood Assets
Abstract: This specification covers requirements for demonstrating that a building's location is in sufficient proximity to a range of establishments, services, and other amenities (referred to as "neighborhood assets" in this ... -
Standard Guide for Deployment of Blast Resistant Trash Receptacles in Crowded Places
Abstract: 5.1 This standard is intended to provide guidance on the deployment of blast resistant trash receptacles that focuses on the mitigation of human injury. It is not in general intended to provide guidance on the protection ... -
Standard Practice for Certification Bodies that Certify Personnel Engaged in Inspection and Testing of Construction Activities and Materials Used in Construction, Including Special Inspection
Abstract: 4.1 This practice provides basic criteria for the development and operation of a certification body, the development and operation of a certification program, and the development and use of customary mechanisms to evaluate ...