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ASTM A1039 / A1039M - 11 Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Hot Rolled, Carbon, Commercial, Structural, and High-Strength Low-Alloy, Produced by Twin-Roll Casting Process
1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers commercial and structural steel sheet in coils and cut lengths produced by the twin-roll casting process. 1.2 The steel sheet is available in the designations listed in Section 4. 1.3 The ...
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ASTM D6890 - 11b Standard Test Method for Determination of Ignition Delay and Derived Cetane Number (DCN) of Diesel Fuel Oils by Combustion in a Constant Volume Chamber
The ID and DCN values determined by this test method can provide a measure of the ignition characteristics of diesel fuel oil in compression ignition engines. This test can be used by engine ...
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ASTM D6890 - 11a Standard Test Method for Determination of Ignition Delay and Derived Cetane Number (DCN) of Diesel Fuel Oils by Combustion in a Constant Volume Chamber
The ID and DCN values determined by this test method can provide a measure of the ignition characteristics of diesel fuel oil in compression ignition engines. This test can be used by engine manufacturers, ...
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ASTM C1015 - 06(2011)e1 standard practice for installation of cellulosic and mineral fiber loose-fill thermal insulation
This practice recognizes that effectiveness, safety, and durability of insulation depend not only on the quality of the insulating materials, but also on their proper installation. Improper installation of insulation can reduce its ...
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ASTM D4018 - 11 standard test methods for properties of continuous filament carbon and graphite fiber tows
The properties determined by these test methods are of value in material specifications, qualifications, data base generation, certification, research, and development. These test methods are intended for the testing of fibers ...
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ASTM F2329 - 11 standard specification for zinc coating, hot-dip, requirements for application to carbon and alloy steel bolts, screws, washers, nuts, and special threaded fasteners
This specification covers the requirements for hot-dip zinc coating applied to carbon steel and alloy steel bolts, screws, washers, nuts, and special threaded fasteners applied by the hot-dip coating process. The ...
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ASTM F2897 - 11a standard specification for tracking and traceability encoding system of natural gas distribution components (pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, and appurtenances)
This specification defines requirements for the data used in the tracking and traceability base-62 encoding system. It provides the format of ...
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ASTM E1680 - 11 standard test method for rate of air leakage through exterior metal roof panel systems
This test method is a standard procedure for determining air leakage characteristics under specified air pressure differences. Note 1—The air pressure differences acting across a building envelope vary greatly. The slope of the ...
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ASTM C534 / C534M - 11 standard specification for preformed flexible elastomeric cellular thermal insulation in sheet and tubular form
This specification covers sheet and tubular preformed flexible elastomeric cellular thermal insulation. The materials are classified into three grades according to the operating temperature range of the industrial systems that each material is used ...
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ASTM C578 - 11b standard specification for rigid, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation
This specification covers the standards for the types, physical properties and dimensions of cellular polystyrene boards with or without facings or coatings made by molding (EPS) or extrusion (XPS) of expandable polystyrene proposed for use as ...
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ASTM D7484 - 11 Standard Test Method for evaluation of automotive engine oils for valve-train wear performance in Cummins ISB medium-duty diesel engine
This test method was developed to assess the performance of a heavy-duty engine oil in controlling engine wear under operating conditions selected to accelerate soot production and valve-train wear in a turbocharged and aftercooled ...
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ASTM E2848 - 11 standard test method for reporting photovoltaic non-concentrator system performance
Because there are a number of choices in this test method that depend on different applications and system configurations, it is the responsibility of the user of this test method to specify the details and protocol ...
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ASTM C441 / C441M - 11 standard test method for effectiveness of pozzolans or ground blast-furnace slag in preventing excessive expansion of concrete due to the alkali-silica reaction
This test method may be used as a preliminary or screening test to evaluate the relative effectiveness of a number of different materials being considered for use to prevent excessive expansion due to alkali-silica reaction. This test ...
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ASTM B344 - 11 standard specification for drawn or rolled nickel-chromium and nickel-chromium-iron alloys for electrical heating elements
1.1 This specification covers annealed, drawn, or rolled shapes for electrical heating purposes, of alloys having the nominal compositions of 80 % nickel and 20 % chromium; 60 % nickel, 16 % chromium, and remainder iron; and 35 % nickel, ...
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ASTM B944 - 11 standard specification for copper-beryllium welded heat exchanger and condenser tube (UNS No. C17510)
1. Scope 1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-beryllium alloy UNS No. C17510 welded tube in straight lengths. 1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values ...
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ASTM D3531 / D3531M - 11 standard test method for resin flow of carbon fiber-epoxy prepreg
This test method is used to obtain the resin flow of carbon fiber-epoxy prepreg tape or sheet material. It is suitable for comparing lots of material of supposedly the same characteristics ...
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ASTM D892 - 11a standard test method for foaming characteristics of lubricating oils
The tendency of oils to foam can be a serious problem in systems such as high-speed gearing, high-volume pumping, and splash lubrication. Inadequate lubrication, cavitation, and overflow loss of lubricant can lead to ...
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ASTM A213 / A213M - 11a standard specification for seamless ferritic and austenitic alloy-steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes
This specification covers seamless ferritic and austenitic steel boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger tubes. Grades containing the letter H in their designation have requirements different from those of similar grades not containing the ...
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ASTM A369 / A369M - 11 standard specification for carbon and ferritic alloy steel forged and bored pipe for high-temperature service
This guide specifies standard specification for heavy-wall carbon and alloy steel pipe made from turned and bored forgings and is intended for high-temperature service. Heat and product analysis shall be conducted on several grades of ...
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ASTM A595 / A595M - 11 standard specification for steel tubes, low-carbon or high-strength low-alloy, tapered for structural use
This specification covers three grades of seam-welded, round, tapered steel tubes for structural use. Grades A and B are of low-carbon steel or high-strength low-alloy steel composition and Grade C is of weather-resistance steel ...