Kettering University subscribes to standards in the four databases listed below
ASTM International is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. Contains full text and the most current, up to date standards.
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WHAT IS A STANDARD?
Standards - "A standard can be defined as a set of technical definitions and guidelines, “how to” instructions for designers, manufacturers, and users. Standards promote safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency in almost every industry that relies on engineering components or equipment. Standards can run from a few paragraphs to hundreds of pages, and are written by experts with knowledge and expertise in a particular field who sit on many committees." Source: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Are Standards Mandatory? - "Standards are considered voluntary because they serve as guidelines, but do not of themselves have the force of law. ASME cannot force any manufacturer, inspector, or installer to follow ASME standards. Their use is voluntary. Standards become mandatory when they have been incorporated into a business contract or incorporated into regulations." Source: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Please contact the Library If you find a standard for your project using the search engines listed below and we will try to acquire it for you. Email requests to: library@kettering.edu
This purchasing platform increases access to engineering standards unavailable in our ASTM, IEEE, and SAE subscriptions and currently includes unlimited access to ISO 26262: 1-12. Contact the library for more information (library@kettering.edu). Files may require downloading FileOpen to access.
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