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 ABOUT THE EVENT

A Workshop on the Effect of Coatings on the Structural Integrity of Fasteners, sponsored by ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners and its Subcommittee F16.96 on Bolting Technology, will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. The workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver in Vancouver, BC, Canada, in conjunction with the May 17-20 standards development meetings of Committee F16.

High strength and ultrahigh strength threaded mechanical fasteners are broadly characterized by tensile strengths ranging from 150 to 300 ksi (1,000 to 2,000 MPa). They are often used in critical components, typically comprising load bearing joints in aircraft structures, ships, ground vehicles, bridges, tunnels and buildings. Damage resulting in loss of integrity or failure can occur by a complex interaction of material characteristics, processing conditions, environmental conditions, manufacturing flaws, installation conditions, and joint design. The consequences of failures can range from minimal to catastrophic, even resulting in loss of life. An important consideration in the design of a fastened joint deals with the selection, processing, and application of coatings. These coatings are designed to extend the corrosion life of the fastener. However, in some cases they may also have the unanticipated effect of compromising their integrity. For example, the introduction of hydrogen during the coating process or from the service environment can cause delayed hydrogen assisted cracking after the fastener has been put into service.

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/F16ID1402.pdf.

 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration opens approximately 8 weeks before the workshop and closes May 13, 2009. The fees to attend this workshop are listed below. 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.

A refund of the workshop fee will be honored only if requested at least 7 business days prior to the workshop.

 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

Workshop attendees interested in receiving 0.7 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 Joseph Barron, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA, Email: b.j.barron@ngc.com, tel: 757-688-8026.

 STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS

Meeting schedules of Committee F16 are posted on the ASTM web site at www.astm.org/COMMIT/F16.htm or contact the ASTM staff manager, Kevin Shanahan, at Email: kshanaha@astm.org or tel: 610-832-9737.

 FUTURE MEETING DATES

Committee F16 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 above, and click on Future meetings.

 HOTEL INFORMATION

(check the ASTM website for updates on hotel room availability)
Reservations may be made at both the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and Fairmont Hotel Vancouver by telephone or internet. Hotels are located across the street from each other.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
$179 (CAD) plus 15% Tax
(USD exchange rate as of 2/19/09 is $145.66)
1-604-684-3131 (North America and (International)
Reservation Link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/astmmay

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Rate: $179 (CAD) plus 15% Tax
(USD exchange rate as of 2/19/09 is $146.79)
1-888-421-1442 (North America)
1-402-592-6464 (International)
Reservation Link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/may

Group rates will be honored until the ASTM block is full but no later than Friday, April 17. You may be charged a higher rate if reservations are received after the cut-off date.

Please note when you check out your charges will be in CAD funds.

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 Vancouver require a credit card to guarantee your reservation.

Confirmation Notices: The Hyatt Regency Vancouver and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver send confirmations by email upon request.

Cancellation/Change Policy: At the Hyatt Regency Vancouver notice of cancellation must be received 24 hours prior to day of arrival and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver requires cancellation be received 48 hours prior to arrival to a avoid a penalty of one night room and tax.

INTERNET
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver guest rooms and public areas offer wireless internet access for $14.95 (CAD) per day. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has internet access in all guest rooms at a cost of $14.95 (CAD) for 24 hours. There is a Business Center that charges $10 (CAD) for 30 minutes. Visit the ASTM Work Area for free wireless access.

 HEADQUARTERS AND TRANSPORTATION

All meetings will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver, V6C 2R7 Canada or the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia St., Vancouver, V6C 2W6 Canada. Both hotels are located approximately 10 miles/30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport.

The Hyatt Regency Vancouver's phone number is 604-683-1234 and the general fax number is 604-689-3707. Additional information is available on http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp.

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's phone number is 604-684-3131 and the general fax number is 604-662-1929. Additional information is available on http://www.fairmont.com/HotelVancouver/.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Airporter shuttle service provides service every half hour (from airport) 7 days a week. One way ticket is $13.50 (CAD) or $21.00 (CAD) round trip. Taxis cost approximately 35.00 (CAD).

PARKING
Parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver for $28 (CAD) self parking and $38 (CAD) valet parking. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver offers parking for $30 (CAD) valet parking. Both hotels have in and out privileges.

For information regarding Canadian and U.S. Currency, Taxes, Entry, and Customs, please click on Additional Travel Information.

DRESS/WEATHER
Members have the option to determine their dress at ASTM meetings. Business casual attire is acceptable at this meeting and appropriate for Vancouver. For weather information, visit http://www.weather.com. Average April temperature is in the 54F range.

 MISCELLANEOUS

SPECIAL NEEDS
Advise the hotels and ASTM of any disability that will require special attention. The Hyatt Regency Vancouver and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver are in compliance with all rules, regulations and laws on all levels of government and/or authority in the Providence of Vancouver.