ASTM STP 243-1959 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM Special Technical Publication (STP) No. 243 — published 1959. STP 243 is a collected volume of technical papers published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in 1959; the volume includes papers on glass science and engineering (for example, W. W. Shaver’s paper "Recent Developments in Glass Research", pp. 43–48).

Abstract

STP 243 is a Special Technical Publication that assembles peer‑reviewed and invited papers presented to or compiled by ASTM on topics related to glass research and engineering. The volume summarizes mid‑20th century advances in glass composition, properties, testing methods and applications, and includes individual contributions surveying recent developments and experimental results relevant to materials scientists and engineers.

General information

• Status: Active (historic STP entry / available as a back‑issue PDF through third‑party document suppliers).
• Publication date: 1959.
• Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) — now ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: Materials science; glass and non‑metallic inorganic materials (relevant ICS headings include sections covering glass and ceramics).
• Edition / version: First (original STP printing, 1959).
• Number of pages: Not specified in available online listings for the complete volume; the STP contains multiple papers (example article pagination includes pages 43–48 for one contribution). Exact page count varies by printing/format.

Scope

This STP compiles technical papers addressing experimental and applied research on glass: its compositions and formulations, mechanical and physical properties, fracture and failure behavior, testing and characterization methods, and industrial applications. The volume serves to record recent research developments (as of 1959) and to provide engineers and researchers with practical data and reviews from the ASTM community.

Key topics and requirements

• Overview and literature summaries of recent developments in glass research (mid‑20th century).
• Physical and mechanical property measurements for various glass compositions.
• Fracture, failure analysis and testing approaches applicable to brittle materials like glass.
• Methods and apparatus for laboratory testing and characterization of glass.
• Industrial and application‑oriented discussions linking research findings to manufacturing and product use.

Typical use and users

Reference and background volume for materials scientists, glass technologists, research engineers, academic researchers, technical librarians and standards collections. Typical uses include historical literature review, comparison of mid‑century test methods and data, and archival reference for materials behavior and testing techniques cited in later work.

Related standards

Other ASTM STP volumes and proceedings addressing related materials topics and testing methods are commonly referenced alongside STP 243 (examples of contemporaneous and later STP volumes include STP 254 — Papers on Soils (1959 meetings) and STP 425 — Stress Corrosion Testing (1967) as examples of the STP series approach to collecting thematic technical papers). For current test methods and specifications on glass and related materials consult the ASTM Annual Book and individual ASTM test standards that supersede or expand on older STP material.

Keywords

ASTM, STP 243, 1959, glass research, glass properties, fracture, testing methods, Special Technical Publication, materials science.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: STP 243 is an ASTM Special Technical Publication (a collected volume of technical papers) published in 1959 that includes contributions on glass research and related materials topics; it is a proceedings‑style reference rather than a single test method.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The volume covers recent (as of 1959) developments in glass science and engineering — reviews and research papers on glass composition, physical and mechanical properties, fracture and testing methods, and application‑oriented discussions. Individual papers present experimental results and literature summaries.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Materials researchers, glass technologists, engineers interested in historical or foundational work on glass, and technical librarians or standards collections that archive ASTM STP volumes. It is primarily a reference/archival resource rather than a day‑to‑day performance standard.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: STP 243 is a historic 1959 publication. STP volumes are archival collections and are not updated; many technical developments and formal ASTM test methods introduced since 1959 supersede or replace practices described in older papers. For current test methods or specifications consult the active ASTM standards and the ASTM Annual Book.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — STP 243 is one volume in ASTM’s long Special Technical Publication (STP) series, which collects thematic technical papers and proceedings on materials and testing topics; numerous other STP volumes address soils, corrosion, coatings, fracture and many other technical areas.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Glass, materials research, fracture, testing, ASTM STP, 1959, Special Technical Publication.