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Annual book of ASTM standards 2007; section 2: Nonferrous metal products; v.02.02: Aluminum and magnesium alloys.
The 52 specifications collected in volume 02.02 define the properties of magnesium alloy cast and wrought products, aluminum culvert, and aluminum alloy ingots, castings, and alloy wrought products. The specifications cover chemical composition, heat treatment, tensile requirements, bend properties, cladding, test specimens, dimensional tolerances, and package marking. Additionally, 18 practices describe manufacturing and installation processes while 13 method standards provide guidelines for inspecting and testing fabricated materials. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2007; section 2: Nonferrous metal products; v.02.01: Copper and copper alloys.
Volume 02.01 contains 130 specifications for copper alloy castings, copper pipe and tube, plate, sheet, strip, rod, bar, wire, shapes, and forgings. Eight test methods outline procedures for determining susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking, angle of twist, formability, bending fatigue, expansion, and deviations from flatness. The 2007 edition adds a specification for copper-beryllium welded heat exchanger and condenser tube, and a standard guide for editorial procedures and form of product specifications. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2007; section 2: Nonferrous metal products; v.02.04: Nonferrous metals — nickel, cobalt, lead, tin, zinc, cadmium, precious, reactive, refractory metals and alloys...
Volume 02.04 contains 15 electrical contact test methods, 29 specifications for precious metals, 101 specifications for nickel alloys, 19 specifications for zinc and cadmium, 16 specifications for molybdenum and tungsten, 12 titanium specifications, and 17 specifications for zirconium and hafnium. The standards list ordering information, chemical composition, heat treatment, mechanical and corrosion properties, dimensions, finished condition, sampling, test methods, inspection, and package marking. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2007; section 2: Nonferrous metal products; v.02.03: Electrical conductors.
Volume 02.03 contains 75 specifications for conductors made of copper, copper alloys, steel, aluminum, and their composites. The specifications list ordering information, materials for manufacture, chemical composition, tensile and wrap test, adherence of coating test, joining, rated strength, density, electrical resistance, dimensions, inspection, and packaging. Standards test methods for resistivity, determination of cross-sectional area of stranded conductors, and stiffness of wires for magnet wire fabrication are also provided. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM packaging standards and related technical material 2007, 7th ed.
This compilation contains 83 test methods, specifications, practices, and guides for the evaluation and selection of packaging materials and complete packages, based on their physical properties and performance. About 75% of the standards are new or revised from the previous edition. As they are applied to packaging, the standards cover wood, fiberboard, and other paper products; plastics, glass, metals, rubber, and composite structures in the form of containers, cushioning, wrapping, barriers, and closures; and sealing, utilization, reinforcing, and handling aids. Definitions of terms related to the packaging and distribution are also provided. The major source for the standards presented here is Volume 15.09 of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. While most of the standards come from various ASTM committees, there are also eight standards from the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. The compilation is intended as a resource for students, packaging engineers, designers of packaging for industry and government, and manufacturers of packaging materials and processes. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM shipping container standards and related technical material, 2007 5th ed.
This volume collects 18 ASTM standards for testing the ability of common carrier shipping containers to withstand compression, impact, vibration, drop, rough handling, and water during distribution. The second half outlines detailed procedures for performing both simulated and non-simulated tests on packaged products of different weights. The fifth edition updates five standards, including the primary standard D 4169. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM standards for ready-mixed concrete, 2007 3d ed.
This compilation contains 38 principal specifications, practices, and test methods that are referenced in the two ASTM specifications for ready-mixed concrete: ASTM C 94/C 94M and ASTM C 685/C 685M. The reference also presents some additional standards published by the American Concrete Institute that are useful to those involved in the production and use of ready-mixed concrete. A supplemental manual of aggregate and concrete testing is found in the appendix. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM standards on building economics; 2007, 6th ed.
This work collects all of the current versions of the building economics standards published since the inception of the ASTM Subcommittee E06.81 on Building Economics in 1979. It functions as a resource document for evaluating the economic performance of investments in buildings, building systems, and other constructed facilities. The book will aid in making decisions on whether to accept or reject a given investment, how to design and size building systems, and how to establish priority when budgets are limited. Section I contains four standard guides (one is new to this sixth edition), and Section II contains 12 standard practices. Section III describes terminology used in the standards, and Section IV provides six classification systems for various building elements. Section V presents discount factor tables and describes a supporting document for one of the standards. Section VI provides a brief introduction to a software product, AHP/Expert Choice for ASTM Building Evaluation; the software is not included with the book. The reference will be useful for manufacturers and producers, federal, state, and local agencies, builders, building code bodies, architectural and engineering firms, consumer groups, trade associations, consulting firms, and universities. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM standards on light sport aircraft, 2007 2d ed.
This reference for manufacturers, regulators, and other industry professionals contains a set of ASTM standards dealing with the recreational use of aircraft. In particular, it features information that manufacturers need in order to comply with the Certification Requirement for the US Special Light Sport Aircraft certification category. Supplemental materials found in the appendix include relevant excerpts from federal aeronautics regulations and a brief essay describing how the ASTM got involved in recreational aviation. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM standards related to cold-formed steel framing.
Collects 16 ASTM specifications for steel structural tubing, steel sheet used to manufacture framing members and exterior building products, drill screws, tapping screws, installation of lead bearing studs, and gypsum board. The standards list ordering information, chemical composition, mechanical properties, performance requirements, coating tests, permissible variations, finished appearance, inspection, and package marking. Two test methods and a practice for conformance to the minimum expected corrosion characteristics of steel sheet are also provided. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Guide to ASTM test methods for the analysis of petroleum products and lubricants, 2d ed.
This guide briefly describes 580 tests used to characterize the chemical and physical properties of crude oils, gasoline, lubricating oils, additives, transmission fluids, gear oils, aviation fuels, diesel and heating fuels, and petroleum waxes. Arranged alphabetically by property, each entry explains the purpose of the test, assesses its advantages and limitations, summarizes how the test is performed, and cites precision ranges. The second edition adds 222 test methods for 69 more properties. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Techniques in thermal analysis; hyphenated techniques, thermal analysis of the surface, and fast rate analysis.
This work contains 13 papers presented at the title symposium held at ASTM International headquarters in May 2004. Papers in the section on hyphenated techniques mainly focus on using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) with other techniques. One paper advocates for improved modeling when using hyphenated techniques such as TGA/FTIR. Also of note is a paper describing a simple calibration method for the quantitative use of mass spectrometry with TGA for a variety of off gases. A paper on fast rate analysis describes a method for characterization of epoxy cured using high heating rate DSC. Papers on thermal analysis on the surface deal with the use of a modified atomic force microscope (AFM) that uses the AFM probe as a thermal device. Pan is affiliated with Western Kentucky University. Judovits works in the private sector. There is no subject index. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
