ASTM International 2011 Project Papers

Harry E. Bundy, Jr.

Texas A&M University

A Method for Injection Molding (1.5 in. – 4 in.) or (38 mm – 101.6 mm) thick Composite Pistons for use in Pressurized Cylinder Applications

The project goal was to develop and define a cost effective manufacturing method for molding composite hydraulic pistons capable of meeting ASTM standards and those of the hydraulics industry.

Elana Green, Iris Chu, Conor O’Brien, Sanket Gandhi, Qin He

University of Pennsylvania

Solar Cook Stove with Energy Storage

The project team will build a collector, with the main goal being to use a phase change material to accomplish thermal energy storage overnight.

ASTM International 2010 Project Papers

Manik Pavan Maheswaram, Dhruthiman R. Mantheni, Shravan Singh Thakur

Cleveland State University

Universal Standard Protocol for Temperature and Material Characterization Calibration with Pharmaceuticals

The project goal was to develop a test procedure based on multiple thermal analytical methods and extend the selection of calibrants to active pharmacy ingredients. The work incorporated ASTM International standards from Committees E37 on Thermal Measurements and E11 on Quality and Statistics.

Xue Liu, Rhoda Kuziez

Saint Louis University

Ergonomic Assessment of Computer Workstations for Students, Employees, and Faculty Members at Saint Louis University, School of Public Health

The project team used the funds to conduct a user survey, conduct a statistical analysis, and implement proposed ergonomic solutions. ASTM International standards Committees E34 on Occupational Health and Safety and E11 on Quality and Statistics were referenced.

Paul Sisneros, Peng Yang

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Investigations of Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks for ASTM Standard Development

The goal of the project was to advance the knowledge of failure processes in carbon fiber bicycle parts and to advance the state of ASTM test standards currently under development. The study incorporated several ASTM International standards within Committee F08’s Bicycle Subcommittee F08.10.