Access Control
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ASTM International, a standards development firm, is calling for submissions for its "Symposium on Building Security in an Age of Terrorism," sponsored by the ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment. The symposium will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Washington, D.C.
The objective of the symposium is to bring together researchers, designers and specifiers in order to foster a dialogue, thus providing each with an understanding of the current state of knowledge concerning building security. In addition, the symposium will focus attention on new security standards, testing and software that can be used in the design process.
Topics will include:

• Current research and testing related to building performance;
• Issues pertaining to building security;
• Testing programs;
• New products design to protect building occupants from injury; and
• Integrated building designs.

To participate in the symposium, presenters/authors must submit the online Abstract Submittal Form www.astm.org/SYMPOSIA/F12_CallforPapers.htm and attach a 250-300 word preliminary abstract by Feb. 27, 2004. The abstract must include a clear definition of the objective and approach of the work discussed, pointing out material that is new, and present sufficient details regarding results. If the preliminary abstract is accepted, the presenter/author will be requested to submit a final camera-ready abstract several months before the symposium.

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