A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers and suppliers of concrete and cement mixtures evaluate relative differences in early hydration of paste, mortar, and other mixtures.
C67 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile has been revised to C67-14 developed by Committee C15.02, ASTM BOS Volume 04.05.
C1621/C1621M - Standard Test Method for Passing Ability of Self-Consolidating Concrete by J-Ring has been revised to C1621/C1621M-14 developed by Committee C09.47, ASTM BOS Volume 04.02.
ASTM International has partnered with the Slag Cement Association to develop new Product Category Rules for slag cement.
Norbert Krogstad, principal at Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE) in Chicago, Illinois, has received the ASTM International Award of Merit.