The objective of the ASTM Honors and Awards Program is to recognize the dedication and exemplary effort of ASTM members in regard to the development and promulgation of ASTM Standards and related information.

C13 Chairman’s Award:
John Kallemeyn, Forterra

In recognition and appreciation of active engagement in, and exceptional contributions to, the Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe in the first five years of membership on C13 Committee.

Colonel Robert R. Litehiser Award:
Ryan Pelter, Engineered Wire Products Inc.

In recognition of outstanding service to the C13 Committee in the advancement of standards and test criteria related to  concrete pipe.

Merlin G. “Ib” Spangler Award:
Josh Beakley, American Concrete Pipe Association

This award is presented to a Committee C13 member or former member who has performed outstanding technical work in C13 activities.

Frank J. Heger Memorial Award:
Wally Munden, Scurlock Industries of Springfield

This award is presented for distinguished service and dedication to Committee C13.

ASTM Award of Merit:
Mel Marshall, Mel C. Marshall Industrial Consultants Inc.

This is the highest society award granted to an individual member for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities.

Outgoing C13 Chairman:
Frederic M. Cash, Cuyahoga Soil Water Conservation District

All the award winners.

From the left: Josh Beakley, Ryan Pelter, Wally Munden, Mel Marshall, John Kallemeyn, Frederic Cash, Jimmy Ferrel (ASTM C13 Staff Manager)

This is a demonstration of the comparative flammability of polypropylene pipe (PP), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), and high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE). Dry hay is ignited in three 18 in. by 18 in. pipes and allowed to burn. This is an unedited test conducted on October 21, 2015.