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Standards are often issued by more than one group. You may have to look at more than one resource to find the standard you need. For example: ANSI/IEEE standards are purchased through IEEExplore.
If we don't own a standard in paper or online, you may request a copy through ILL. Generally, the Engineering Librarian will help determine the best method to fill a request for a standard that costs more than $100.
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ASME Standards GuideExamples of Use of Codes and Standards
for Students in Mechanical Engineering
and Other Fields
Best Bets
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials) is responsible for important standards related to transportation including the Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing. More information about accessing electronic versions of AASHTO standards as well as what the library purchases in paper can be found on the AASHTO page of this Research Guide.
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ASCE Library (American Society of Civil Engineers)Standards can be found by browsing the Standards option. Full text is available using the PDF link.
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ASTM CompassOffers the full text of American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, technical papers, and books. Search by keyword or standard number.
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Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
Call Number: QD142 .A5; latest edition in Mullins ReferenceISBN: 9780875530475Since 1905, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater has represented "the best current practice of American water analysts." This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of water and wastewater analysis techniques. Standard Methods is a joint publication of the American Public Health Association (APHA), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF). -
AWWA Manual
Call Number: TD491 .A49ISBN: 1583213007Some volumes available at Mullins. Most volumes available through Knovel. Best to search by individual titles.
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CFR (Code of Federal Regulations); Current paper edition; received when publishedCall Number: LAW LIBRARY -- KF70 .A3
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IEEE Xplore (IEEE and IET Library)The full-text database of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) publications, including publications from predecessors such as IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers); IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers); and AIAA (American Institute of Electrical Engineers).
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Freely Available ISO StandardsIn accordance with ISO/IEC JTC 1 and the ISO and IEC Councils these International Standards are publicly available.
ISO are purchased selectivity as needed for classes and research. They are added to the paper collection in Mullins Library and may be checked out. Individual standards can be found by searching the Library Catalog using the standard number. More details about available ISO standards can be found at ISO Standards.
If you need an ISO standard we do now own you may request it through ILL or contact the Engineering Librarian for additional assistance. ISO standards are expensive, so it is helpful if you interact with the Engineering Librarian to determine if an alternative resource might provide the information you need.
AACC Standards
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Approved methods of the American Association of Cereal Chemists / compiled by the Approved Method CommitteeCall Number: TX557 .A65 2000
ACI Standards
AOAC International Standards
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Official methods of analysis of AOAC InternationalCall Number: S587 .O32AOAC is the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. The manual includes water quality testing and methods for the analysis of foods.
ANSI and IEC Standards
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American national standard for industrial robots and robot systems : safety requirements / secretariat byCall Number: TS191.8 .A43 2013ISBN: 9780578123608Publication Date: 2013
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ANSI/ISO 9899-1990 (revision and redesignation of ANSI X3.159-1989) by
Call Number: QA76.73.C15 A43 1992American national standard for programming languages -- C / Secretariat, Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association -
ANSI/NIST-ITL 1-2011 requirements and conformance test assertions byPublication Date: 2011
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ANSI Z39.5-1985 by
Call Number: Z1001 .A55 1985aAmerican national standard for information sciences--abbreviation of titles of publications / Secretariat, Council of National Library and Information Associations ; approved October 1, 1984, American National Standards Institute, Inc -
Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities (56-10) and Guidelines for the Physical Security of Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities (57-10) by ISBN: 9780784411261Publication Date: 2010-10-01 -
ANSI, IEC and ISO items are purchased selectivity as needed for classes and research. They are added to the paper collection in Mullins Library and may be checked out. Individual standards can be found by searching the Library Catalog using the standard number.
If you need an ANSI standard that we don't own, you may request it through ILL or contact the Engineering Librarian for additional assistance. ANSI standards are expensive, so it is helpful if you work with the Engineering Librarian to determine if an alternative resource might provide the information you need.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is one of the official representative to the ISO and other international standard organizations. As ANSI works with other U.S. and international bodies, it often co-publishes standards. Access may be available. For example: ANSI/IEEE standards are purchased through IEEExplore.
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IEEE Xplore (IEEE and IET Library)Browse for standards using the STANDARDS tab. Or use the advanced search and limit to the Content Type of "Standard" to avoid articles about standards.
ASHRAE Standards
"ASHRAE develops standards for both its members and others professionally concerned with refrigeration processes and the design and maintenance of indoor environments."
Linked below are some freely available standards from ASHRAE. They may not be the most current version.ASME Standards
We purchase ASME standards through ILL when requested. If you feel you need an ASME standard, you want want to contact the Engineering Librarian (information provide in the profile box) to determine if the information you need can be found elsewhere.
IBC (International Building Code)
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International building code / International Code Council
Latest edition at Research Assistance Desk in Mullins Library. Previous edition in Fine Arts Library Reference.
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International Code Council Online LibraryThis source has online availability of many standards. The LATEST edition is NOT available for free. Read ONLINE only. NO PDF version.
"Open Access" Standards
Some standards organizations are choosing to post some standards online with open access. Most require registration. Most are only a subset of standards available from that organization. Many require special software and "fix" the standard to the station where it is downloaded. Reading online only and limited printing options may also make it difficult to have a personal copy.
The information provided below is intended to assist you in locating possible sources for standards. You may still request standards through Interlibrary Loan if the version provided does not suit your particular situation.