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Bibliographical Abstracts of Methods for Analysis of Synthetic Detergents. Bernstein R., Committee D-12, Subcommittee T-2.

The only comprehensive resource of its kind, covering both gypsum science and technology

This new ASTM manual bridges the gap in the literature between academic papers that deal with narrow subjects and applications.

Ten comprehensive chapters cover:

Gypsum science—background, history, origin, properties, and processes
Technology—manufacturing, types, advantages, installation

It also addresses how the utilization of gypsum is a

Welded Wire Fabric Weld Test Jig - detailed drawing (22 by 30 in.) for assembling test jig for testing welded wire reinforcement

Calibrated-End Apparatus (4 pages (8.5 by 11 in.) including description and detailed drawings for assembling the apparatus)

Classification of graphite microstructure in gray iron (3 plates). Plate I (17.5 by 9 in.) - Graphite Form Types. Plate II (24 by 9 in.) - Graphite Size, Magnification 100 diameters, and Plate III (37 by 9 in.) - Graphite Flake Type Chart, Magnification 100 diameters.

Guarded-End Pipe Apparatus (5 detailed drawings and 1 page with 2 photos (8.5 by 11 in.))

Macroetch Standards - High Alloy Steel - 6 photographs, 2 figures on each sheet (10 by 8 in.) - photomacrographs provide a numerical rating of severity levels of porosity and ingot pattern that may be present in tool steel bars

Comparison macrographs - 20 photographs (8.5 by 11 in.) - photographs showing examples of each of the conditions revealed by macroetch testing, with five degrees of severity, identified as A, B, C, D, and E for each condition

Typical Clamp - 1 detailed drawing (22 by 17 in.) illustrating dimensions for assembling clamp

This 68 page booklet (6 by 9 in.) STP article provides details of construction required to illustrate two devices which meet the prescribed requirements of Test Method C1114 for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus.