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 ABOUT THE EVENT

A Workshop on How to Develop a Precision and Bias Statement will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Sponsored by ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, the workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, in conjunction with the December 8-10 standards development meetings of the committee.

After a test procedure is developed, what comes next? This workshop is the third in a series of how to prepare a precision and bias statement for ASTM standard test methods. Previous workshops have covered why precision and bias statements are needed and how to calculate them.

The objective of this workshop is to build upon the previous workshops by showing the entire process of developing an ASTM standard test method to include a complete precision and bias statement. This workshop will cover the process for the initial drafting of a test method and the first ruggedness tests, through test procedure revisions, follow-up testing to confirm the adequacy of the revisions, pilot testing of a single material, and finally an interlaboratory study to prepare the precision and bias statement. Case studies on current ASTM Committee D04 standard test methods will be used to illustrate the process, including what works and what does not work. Data collection for the precision and bias statement is often difficult. What is good data? Presentations will show how the data collection process can be facilitated using the ASTM Interlaboratory Study Program and AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (ARML) data.

Target Audience
The target audience for the workshop are ASTM technical committee members who are currently developing or will be developing new standard test methods or revising existing standard test methods.

Technical Program
To view the technical program, (which includes presentation titles, presenters names, and times) please click the link, http://myastm.astm.org/MEETINGS/SYMPOSIAPROGRAMS/D04ID1648.pdf.

 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration opens approximately 8 weeks before the workshop and closes December 2. There is no fee to attend the workshop. All attendees, including presenters and ASTM members, are urged to register online for this event so that space requirements can be accommodated. If you do not register online by the closing date, then you must register upon arrival at the workshop. All attendees must check in at the ASTM registration desk upon arrival at workshop.

If you have questions concerning online registration, please contact Hannah Sparks in Symposia Operations at hsparks@astm.org, Tel: 610-832-9677, or ASTM Technical Support at support@astm.org or 1-800-262-1373 (domestic) or 610-832-9578 (international).

 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

Workshop attendees interested in receiving 0.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) should complete a CEU application form at the adjournment of the workshop, and then submit it to the ASTM staff member on site. A certificate will be sent to the attendee approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the workshop.

  TECHNICAL CHAIR CONTACT INFORMATION

Additional information about the workshop is available from Workshop Chairman Erv L. Dukatz, Mathy Construction Co, Onalaska, WI, Email: edukatz@mathy.com, tel: 608-779-6392.

 STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS

Meeting schedules of Committee D04 are posted on the ASTM web site at www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D04.htm or contact the ASTM staff manager, Dan Smith, at dsmith@astm.org or tel: 610-832-9727.

 FUTURE MEETING DATES

Committee D04 invites you to attend their future standards development meetings. There is no fee to attend these meetings, and membership in ASTM International is not required. For more information, visit the web page listed immediately above, and click on "Future Meetings".

 HOTEL INFORMATION

Reservations may be made by telephoning the Hyatt Regency Atlanta directly at 1-800-233-1234. To make your hotel reservation on-line, visit http://www.atlantaregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/atlraast32009. Select your dates and proceed as instructed. If you need assistance with your reservation call the hotel directly at 404-577-1234.

Group rate will be honored until the ASTM block is full but no later than Friday, November 6, 2009. ASTM rates are $145 single/double plus 15% tax (when calling directly you must mention ASTM December Meeting to receive group rate). You may be charged a higher rate if reservations are received after the cut-off date, or when the block is full.

U.S. Government Rates: The Hyatt Regency Atlanta has a limited number of rooms at the Government per diem rate of $141. To obtain a government rate call the hotel directly at 404-577-1234 to make your reservation.

IMPORTANT! ASTM Rates are non-commissionable. If you book your reservation through a travel agent they must ask for a non-commissioned ASTM Group Rate. ASTM cannot adjust your higher rate if commissions were paid to a travel agent.

Advance Deposit: The Hyatt Regency Atlanta requires a credit card to guarantee your reservation.

Confirmation Notices: The Hyatt Regency Atlanta sends confirmations by email.

Cancellation/Change Policy: At the Hyatt Regency Atlanta notice of cancellation must be received by 3:00pm, 24 hours prior to arrival date.

Check the ASTM Website for Updates on Overflow Hotel Room Availability

INTERNET
The Hyatt Regency Atlanta provides internet access throughout the hotel at a cost of $9.95 for 24 hours. ASTM provides complimentary internet access in the Members Work Area.

 HEADQUARTERS AND TRANSPORTATION

All meetings will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The hotel is located approximately 10 miles/20 minutes from the Hartsfield International Airport. The hotel's phone number is 404-577-1234 and the general fax number is 404-588-4137. The web site is www.atlantaregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp.

For information on the city of Atlanta visit the Atlanta Convention Visitors Bureau Website at: http://www.atlanta.net.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
Link Airport Shuttle Service is available at the ground transportation terminal. The cost is $16.50 per person one-way and $29 round trip. Taxis cost approximately $32.

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
From Hartsfield International Airport, you can travel directly to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. MARTA runs Monday thru Friday from 5:00am to 1:00am every 20 minutes on weekends and holidays from 5:00am thru 12:30am every 25 minutes. The cost for MARTA is $2.00 one way.

PARKING
Valet parking is available at $27 per day with in and out privileges.

 MISCELLANEOUS

DRESS/WEATHER
Members have the option to determine their dress at ASTM meetings. Business casual attire is acceptable at this meeting and appropriate for Atlanta. The average temperatures in December range from a high of 54 degrees to a low of 35 degrees.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Please advise the hotel and ASTM of any disability that will require special attention. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is in compliance with ADA standards.