ASTM International
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.4; Roofing and waterproofing.
This volume contains approved ASTM standards, provisional standards, and related material on roofing and waterproofing, as part of the series' section on construction. Standards are presented in alphanumeric sequence of their ASTM designation numbers. They include test methods, specifications, practices, terminology, and guides for topics such as bituminous emulsions, felts and fabrics, nonbituminous organic roof coverings, prepared roofings, shingles, and siding materials, roofing membrane systems, and waterproofing and damproofing systems. The volume includes new and revised standards, and a list of those that have been discontinued. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 3: Metals test methods and analytical precedures; v.03.02: Wear and erosion; metal corrosion.
Produced yearly by the American Society for Testing and Materials, the 78-volume Book of ASTM Standards contains approved ASTM standards, provisional standards, and related material. Developed by volunteer committees of technical experts, these standards are accepted and used by thousands of individuals, companies, and agencies around the world. Volume 03.02 is devoted to standards relating to wear and erosion of metals. They are presented in alphanumeric order by ASTM designation number. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.13; Geosynthetics, rev. ed.
ASTM International presents a revised edition of the ASTM approved standards, provisional standards, and related material pertaining to the use of geosynthetics in construction. As a resource for producers, users, ultimate consumers, and representatives of government and academia, the text covers geosynthetics terminology and provides standards for test methods, practices, and guides for endurance properties, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geosynthetic erosion control, mechanical properties, and permeability and filtration, incorporating new standards and significant revisions to existing standards since publication of the 2005 edition. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.2; Concrete and aggregates.
This volume, part of the section on construction in the series, contains approved ASTM standards, provisional standards, and related material on concrete and aggregates, presented in alphanumeric sequence of their ASTM designation numbers. Specifications, practices, terminology, and test methods relating to cement, concrete, and concrete aggregates, are detailed, including abrasion testing, chemical admixtures and reactions, lightweight and normal weight aggregates, organic materials for bonding, petrography, testing for strength, and volume change. Standards for corrosion of metals and laboratory and inspection agency accreditation are also included. The volume contains new and revised standards, and a list of those that have been discontinued. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.04.06.; Thermal insulation, environmental acoustics.
This volume, part of the ASTM standards on construction, centers on thermal insulation and environmental acoustics. Standards, provisional standards, and related material are presented, both new and revised, including specifications, test methods, practices, guides, terminology, and classifications for subjects such as the application of acoustical materials and systems, community noise, mechanical and electrical system noise, open plan spaces, sound absorption and transmission, blanket and loose fill insulation, chemical and physical properties of insulation, finishes and moisture, reflective insulation, and thermal measurement. Standards are arranged in alphanumeric sequence. Those that have been discontinued are listed at the beginning. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.04.01: Cement, lime, gypsum.
As part of the ASTM standards on construction, this volume focuses on cement, lime, and gypsum, including provisional standards and related material. Specifications, terminology, practices, test methods, classifications, and guides are presented on topics such as additions, compositional analysis, coordination of standards, fineness, strength, time of set, accessories and related products, assemblies, chemical tests, environmental and industrial uses, and structural lime. Standards, both new and revised, are presented in alphanumeric sequence. Those that have been discontinued are listed. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.04.07: Building seals and sealants; fire standards, dimension stone.
ASTM is an international organization that uses a consensus process to develop technical standards for a variety of materials, products, systems, and services. These are updated regularly and published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, which currently encompasses 78 volumes. Volume 04.07 contains construction standards relating to three areas: building seals and sealants; fire standards; and dimension stone. A quick reference guide to the International System of Units (SI) is found at the back of the volume. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 4: Construction; v.04.10: Wood.
This resource for construction industry professionals contains the most recent ASTM standards relating to wood. Coverage includes (for example) a method for the chemical analysis of wood charcoal; a specification for the use of acid copper chromate in the preservative treatment of wood products; and a practice for establishing allowable properties for structural glued laminated timber (Glulam). Special symbols identify standards which have been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense or adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 3: Metals test methods and analytical procedures; v.03.04: Magnetic properties.
Materials scientists, designers, and engineers are among the practitioners around the world who use the standards developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Produced annually, the 78-volume Book of ASTM Standards contains approved standards, provisional standards, and related material. Volume 03.04 is devoted to standards relating to magnetic properties. These are presented in alphanumeric order by ASTM designation number. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 3: Metals test methods and analytical procedures; v.03.06: Molecular spectroscopy; surface analysis.
This volume in the series includes standard practices for infrared quantitative analysis. Practices associated with the collection and analysis of data on a computer are included as well as practices that do not use a computer. Each standard includes (as applicable) scope of the procedure, safety precautions, summary of methods, concentration range, stability of color, interferences, reagents, equipment and supplies lists, preparation of the test surface area, sampling procedures, test and measurement procedures, data collection, data analysis procedures and interpretation advice, permissible boundaries of data, and reporting procedures. This volume also includes a list of standards which are no longer applicable as of three years ago or less. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual book of ASTM standards 2006; section 3: Metals test methods and analytical procedures; v.03.05: Analytical chemistry for metals, ores, and related materials; E 32 - latest.
This volume in the series includes standard practices for sampling ferroalloys and steel additives for determination of chemical composition, after before or after shipment from the manufacturing plant. Each standard includes (as applicable) scope of the procedure, safety precautions, summary of methods, concentration range, stability of color, interferences, reagents, equipment and supplies lists, preparation of the test surface area, sampling procedures, test and measurement procedures, data collection, data analysis procedures and interpretation advice, permissible boundaries of data, and reporting procedures. This volume also includes a list of standards which are no longer applicable as of three years ago or less. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM standards and technical articles relating to structural glazing.
This collection reprints 12 ASTM standards for adhering glass to a building structure, and 38 papers previously published in special technical publications reporting the performance of structural glazing technology in full-scale mockups, under seismic conditions, under high wind conditions, and other severe weather. Silicon sealants, which are the accepted adhesives for structural glazing, are studied for adhesion, tensile and shear strength, fatigue resistance, chemical resistance, and weathering durability. The earliest paper dates back to 1977, and the table of contents does not provide page numbers. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
ASTM standards related to environmental site characterization; 2006, 3d ed.
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International presents an updated compilation of industry relevant standards for environmental site characterization and geophysics, incorporating changes since publication of the previous edition in 2005. The resource text is designed for industry professionals involved in environmental sampling, to assist them in preparing a thorough and detailed sampling plan and in selecting the most technically correct sampling methods and equipment, and to ensure the accuracy of the sampling handling during shipment to laboratories. Illustrated throughout with b&w diagrams, charts and tables. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
