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STANDARDS SITES A - L
Single Country
Standards Organizations
(link to a related site)
AAMA Home Page (American Architectural Manufacturers Association)
“Source of
performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the
fenestration industry” (Windows) [their Website]
AASHTO Technology Implementation Group
“...to identify and champion the implementation or deployment of a select few
"ready-to-use" technologies, products or processes that are likely to yield
significant economic or qualitative benefits to the users.
Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12
Develops standards
for cross-industry electronic exchange of business information.
ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies)
“national
organization devoted exclusively to the business and advocacy interests of
engineering companies” [their Website]
ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
“a major force in
advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students
worldwide” [their Website]
acoustics.org Acoustical Standards
URLs for various
acoustical standards
AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association)
Voluntary standards
regarding all types of gears
AIAA
“Accredited by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), AIAA provides national and
international aerospace standards publications. AIAA standards activities are
conducted through Committees on Standards (CoS), which are supervised by the
Standards Executive Council. Anyone is invited to examine and comment on draft
AIAA products that are nearing completion through the Public Review.”
AIAG (Automobile Industry Action Group)
“to create and offer solutions to common industry challenges, resulting in
more improved and productive processes that will benefit the entire automotive
supply chain”
AIIM (The Association for Information and Image Management)
AIIM International is the industry’s leading global organization, helping
users connect with suppliers who can help them apply document and content
technologies to improve their internal processes.
AISI (American Iron and Steel and Institute)
” For over a
century, North American steel producers have left their day-to-day rivalries
behind to work as partners and members of the American Iron and Steel
Institute in furthering its mission to promote steel as the material of choice
and to enhance the competitiveness of the North American steel industry and
its member companies.”
AKTRIN Group of Information Centers
“Facilitates the
global intelligence needs of three industries: FURNITURE, otherprimary and
secondary WOOD products, and TEXTILE.”
American Chemical Society
The leading
professional society for Chemistry in the world.
American Concrete Institute
"...a technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design,
construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures."
American Electronics Association
The
nation's largest high-tech trade association, represents companies spanning
the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors, medical devices
and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and
telecommunications systems and services.
American Institute of Steel Construction
“To
promote the use of structural steel through research activities, market
development, education, codes and specifications, technical assistance,
quality certification and standardization.”
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
“The Institute's
mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the
U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus
standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their
integrity.“ Includes references to standards from ANSI, ISO, IEC
American Petroleum Institute
"As the primary trade
association of that industry, API represents more than 400 members involved in
all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry."
ANSI Standards Store
Electronic standards
site
ANSI Information Infrastructure Standards Panel “Facilitates
development of
standards critical to the Global Information Infrastructure (GII).
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Represents members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is
America's oldest national engineering society. Its vision is to position
engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
“The premier
organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical
engineering throughout the world.”
ASME Codes and Standards
Standards, codes and
other publications from the ASME.
American Water Works
Association
"... the authoritative resource for knowledge,
information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water
in North America and beyond."
American Welding Society
“AWS is recognized
worldwide as the impartial forum for the development of consensus-based
American National Standards. Over 170 standards -- as codes, recommended
practices, guides and specifications -- are led by AWS' flagship standard, the
Structural Welding code - Steel.”
American Wood Preservers Association
"...an international, nonprofit technical
organization founded in 1904 to provide a common forum for the exchange of
information for all segments of the wood preservation industry."
ANS (American Nuclear Society)
Serves its members in their efforts to develop and safely apply nuclear
science and technology for public benefit through knowledge exchange,
professional development, and enhanced public understanding.
American Bearing Manufacturers
Association (ABMA) Formerly the
Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association (AFBMA)
"...the collective voice of the American
bearing industry, influencing government policies and international trade."
API Technical Standards (American Petroleum Institute)
Identifies and supports proven, sound engineering and operating practices, and
safe, interchangeable equipment and materials, for use in the petroleum
industry, and assure broad availability of standards for such procedures,
equipment and materials.
ARCNET Trade Association (ATA)
Functions as a
non-profit organization of ARCNET users and manufacturers formed to promote
ARCNET and to provide information and standards for users. ATA is accredited
by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop American
National Standards
ARI (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)
“Representing
manufacturers of more than 90 percent of North American produced central
air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment.”
ARINC (Organization development)
…“a human resources consulting firm specializing in bringing customer and
employee opinion-based tools and information to bear on business issues of
interest to its clients.”
ARINC (Transportation Communications and
Systems Engineering)
...a" leading provider of transportation communications and systems
engineering solutions for five major industries: aviation, airports, defense,
government, and transportation.
Asian Highway (AH)
Classification and Design Standards (UN Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific)
”Asian
Highway
classification and
design standards were proposed and endorsed as general guidelines for
Asian Highways by the Expert Group Meeting held from 29 November to 3 December
1993 in Bangkok. Since most Asian Highway member countries have their own
design standards (most of them are based on AASHTO standards), the Asian
Highway classification and standards was simplified to only provide necessary
minimum standards and guidelines to facilitate international road traffic.“
ASQ
“The American Society
for Quality (ASQ) has been the leading quality improvement organization in the
United States for more than 50 years. Its members have initiated most of the
quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process
control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management,
failure analysis, and zero defects.”
ASQC
“The mission of ASQC
is to facilitate continuous improvement and increased customer satisfaction by
identifying, communicating, and promoting the use of quality principles,
concepts, and technologies. Its vision is to be recognized throughout the
world as the leading authority on, and champion for, quality.”
ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
“Dedicated to the
advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological
systems.”
Society for Engineering in agricultural, food and biological systems (ASAE)
Library
Technical online
library for the ASAE
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc.)
“Develops standards
and related items in heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration
through such disciplines as indoor air quality and energy conservation.”
Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation
"...dedicated to increasing the
understanding, safety, and efficacy of medical instrumentation."
ASTM Technical Standards for Industry Worldwide
“In over 130 varied
industry areas, ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing,
procurement, and regulatory activities.”
ATM Forum
”Accelerating the use of
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) products and services through a rapid
convergence of interoperability specifications, industry cooperation and
awareness."
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
Offers Bicycle
Helmet Standards.
BIFMA International (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's
Association International
“Serves the North American office and business furniture manufacturing
industry as an information resource, industry advocate and by focusing on
standards development, statistical data generation, government relations,
industry promotion, education, networking and trade development activities.
BOCA Building Codes, ICC, International mechanical codes, statewide
building codes and property maintenance codes
“Dedicated to preserving
the public health, safety and welfare in the built environment through the
effective, efficient use and enforcement of Model Codes.”
BOCA International Shop Online
Listing of standard
building codes for purchase.
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
“BHMA currently
authors 29 ANSI/BHMA standards in the builder’s hardware category, covering
everything from hinges to locks to power door, as well as being involved in
international standards, code and life safety regulations and other activities
that specifically impact builders hardware.”
Building Codes [The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)]
IBHS works with
member companies to ensure that model building codes and industry standards
incorporate the latest disaster-resistant features.
construction for the military services. UFGS are published only in electronic
format and are intended to be used with
SpecsIntact
software.
CEGS Specifcations in SGML Format
Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications for
Construction
(Electrical Guide Specifications)
CGA Publication Catalog (Compessed Gas Association)
Items available from
the CGA
ChipsDocs
“With access to
technical documentation, application notes, printouts, cross references and
manufacturer listings, it provides design engineers and semiconductor
professionals with information they need for designing a new or repairing an
existing products.”
CIDX: Chemical Industry Data Exchange
“Focused on
improving the ease, speed and cost effectiveness of electronic business
transactions between chemical companies and their trading partners”
Code of Federal Regulations
“A codification of
the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by
the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.”
Commercenet
”
Help screate a unified eCommerce movement, by bringing innovative thinkers
from the world 's great universities and successful corporations together with
the entrepreneurs and dreamers from eCommerce start-ups.”
Construction Criteria Base (United Facilities Guide Specifications) UFGS
A joint effort of the
U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE), the
Naval Facilities
Engineering Command
(NAVFAC), and the Air Force
Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA)
Construction Industries Division: Related Links
”Our function is to provide for the protection of life and property by
adopting and enforcing building codes and standards thereby promoting the
general welfare of the people of New Mexico.“
CSA International - Certification and Testing - safety and performance
Product
certification for adherence to standards.
CSPP (Computer Systems Policy Project
“CSPP is the
information technology industry`s leading advocacy organization comprised
exclusively of CEOs.”
Data Interchange Standards Association (DISA)
”The Data Interchange Standards Association helps individuals and the business
community improve business processes, reduce costs, increase productivity, and
take advantage of new opportunities.”
DAVIC (Digital Audio Visual Council) Defunct
”...represented
all sectors of the audio-visual industry: manufacturing (computer, consumer
electronics and telecommunications equipment) and service (broadcasting,
telecommunications and CATV), as well as a number of government agencies and
research organisations.”
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) [USA]
“Supports “DOD
decision superiority.”
DISA/NCS World Wide Web Handbook, Version 4.3
”Formerly known
as the Style Guide & the Quality Management Guide”
Directorate for Interoperability
”Ensure
end-to-end interoperability of all Global Information Grid (GIG) systems so
that all systems within the GIG comply with the requisite interoperability
standards, regulations, and guidelines. Provide life cycle test, evaluation,
certification and technical support for National Security Systems and
Information Technology Systems which comprise the GIG.”
DMA (Document Management Alliance)
”The
AIIM Document Management Alliance (DMA)
specifications provide a model and API for interoperable integration of
document-management repositories. Focus is on distrubuted plug-and-play
integration into enterprise solutions.“
DMFT (Distributed
Management Task Force, Inc)
” The DMTF is the industry organization that is
leading the development, adoption and unification of management standards and
initiatives for desktop, enterprise and Internet environments. Working with
key technology vendors and affiliated standards groups, the DMTF is enabling a
more integrated, cost-effective, and less crisis-driven approach to management
through interoperable management solutions.”
The Document Center
”Founded in 1982 and
online since 1993, we manage and offer sales from a comprehensive collection
of industry and government standards from around the world, providing you with
a complete out-sourced solution to your specification and standards needs.”
Includes materials from ANSI, ASTM, ASME, AIIM, API, ASHRAE, ATA, EIA, IEEE,
SAE, NAS, AWS, NFPA, NEMA, IPC, military, and non-U.S. standards.
DOD Single Stock Point for Military Specifications, Standards and Related
Publications
Ordering access for
DoDSSP's large collection of Standardization Documents and related
publications.
DOD Specifications and Standards Index (U.S.A.)
“Full text documents
available in Portable Document Format, (PDF) may be downloaded by clicking on
the title in your DoDISS search results. The title acts as a link to the
corresponding full text document. Please note that certain specifications and
standards canceled prior to 1986 may not be available.”
DODSPSS
“ASSIST is a
database system for DOD-wide standardization information management. The
ASSIST database system resides at the DODSSP, located at the Document
Automation & Production Service (DAPS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.”
DOE/NTPA sponsored Packaging Management Council: Format
& Use Instructions
provide packaging
specifications for United Nations (UN) performance-oriented packagings. The
intent of providing these specifications is to allow DOE sites to utilize this
resource in lieu of spending their time and monies for the same or similar
needs.
DOE Technical Standards
“The mission is to
enhance DOE's transition to a standards-based culture by providing
information, coordinating activities, and promoting the use of consensus
standards, and when needed, the development of DOE technical standards.”
Door and Hardware
Institute
"...a professional
organization that serves as the resource for education and information on
doors, hardware, security and specialty products for the architectural
openings industry."
DSP (Defense Standardization Program)
“We identify, influence, develop, manage, and provide access to
standardization processes, products, and services for war fighters, the
acquisition community, and the logistics community to promote
interoperability, reduce total ownership costs, and sustain readiness.”
Defense Supply
Center Columbus
"...one of the largest suppliers of weapons systems spare parts."
DTIC: Defense Technical Information Center/Index of Specifications and
Standards
Index to U.S.
military standards.
ECMA - Standardizing Information and Communication Systems
”This
web site presents all aspects of ECMA and makes available the results of the
ECMA standardization work to all interested persons and organizations, free of
charge and copyright. “
Ei Engineering Information Inc. -- Elsevier Engineering Information Inc
Provides online
information, knowledge and support for research and industrial practitioners
in applied physical sciences and engineering
Electronic Industries Alliance
”Helps members navigate the array of global
environmental policy issues affecting their ability to manufacture, market and
sell their products.”
EMA (Electronic Messaging Association)
A
leading association for the eBusiness and messaging industries, comprises
customers, suppliers, and consultants and focuses on providing interoperable
solutions for business leaders through education, fulfilling customer driven
requirements, promotion and endorsement of standards based solutions, and
influencing public policy.
Energy Central
”A hub on the Internet for electric power professionals searching for
information, products and services related to the energy industry. By teaming
with companies that service the energy industry, Energy Central provides a
broad base of information products - news, directories, events, databases,
books, periodicals, reports - all focused on a single industry and all
accessible from a single site on the World Wide Web.”
engineersupply.com
This has a lot of
free online calculators
ETSI (Telecom Standards)
” ... to enable telecommunications service providers to
improve their business performance by using information technology
effectively. It offers a managed forum for the exchange of ideas and
experiences on IT-related matters for providers, suppliers and users in the
telecommunications industry and it facilitates co-operation between them.”
EUROCAE (European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment)
”Minimum performance specifications for airborne electronic equipment.”
European Forum for Electronic Business (EEMA)
“As the leading
European professional association in the electronic market place EEMA's role
is to help members utilise the wide range of electronic business
communications, technologies and services available to improve corporate
effectiveness.”
European Union in the United States—Law
EU law and standardization
European Union in the United States—Sources for Standards
Links to sources of standards
Federal Geographic Data Committee
”Encompasses policies, standards, and procedures for organizations to
cooperatively produce and share geographic data.”
Federal Register
”The official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of
Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other
Presidential Documents.”
Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA)
“Focuses on specific aspects of the technology that target both vertical and
horizontal markets, including storage, video, networking and SAN Management.”
FIDIC: International Federation of Consulting Engineers
“A national
association which is the largest association of firms providing technology
based intellectual consulting services for the built and natural environment
in a country.” Headquartered in Switzerland.
Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC)
“Sponsors
collaborative technology development-pilots, proofs-of-concept, tests, and
demonstrations-supported by member financial institutions and technology
companies. Its aim is to bring forward interoperable, open-standard
technologies that provide critical infrastructures for the financial services
industry.”
Frame Relay Forum
”Committed to the education, promotion, and implementation of Frame Relay in
accordance with international standards.”
Global Engineering Documents (Division of IHS Engineering)
”Global is the world's most comprehensive source of hardcopy technical
industry standards and government and military standards. Additionally, Global
publishes a variety of highly acclaimed reference books, manuals, and
comprehensive guides.”
Health Industry Business Communications Council® (HIBCC®)
” The Health Industry
Business Communications Council® (HIBCC®) is an
industry-sponsored and supported nonprofit organization. As an
ANSI-accredited organization, our primary function is to facilitate
electronic communications by developing appropriate standards for information
exchange among all health care trading partners.”
Hydraulic Institute
”The mission of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) is
to serve member companies and pump users by providing product standards and a
forum for the exchange of industry information.”
ICAO (International Civil Aviation
Organization)
…“standardization, the establishment of International Standards, Recommended
Practices and Procedures covering the technical fields of aviation: licensing
of personnel, rules of the air, aeronautical meteorology, aeronautical charts,
units of measurement, operation of aircraft, nationality and registration
marks, airworthiness, aeronautical telecommunications, air traffic services,
search and rescue, aircraft accident investigation, aerodromes, aeronautical
information services, aircraft noise and engine missions, security and the
safe transport of dangerous goods.”
IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) [Founded as
Graphic Communications Association]
“IDEAlliance’s
mission is to advance user-driven, cross-industry solutions for all publishing
and content-related processes by developing standards, fostering business
alliances, and identifying best practices.”
IEC Standards (International Electrotechnical Commission)
“... the leading global organization that
prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic
and related technologies. These serve as a basis for national standardization
and as references when drafting international tenders and contracts.”
IEE (Institution of
Electrical
Engineers)
"...an innovative international
organisation for electronics, electrical, manufacturing and IT professionals,
with specifically tailored products, services and qualifications to meet the
needs of today's technology industry."
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
A leading authority
in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology
and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer
electronics.”
IEEE Computer Society
“Pprovides an
organizational framework and conducive environment within which to develop
broadly accepted, sound, timely, and technically excellent standards that will
advance the theory and practice of computing and information processing
science and technology."
IHS Engineering - Standards, Regulations, and Technical Specifications
“Information
Handling Services (IHS) is the leading worldwide provider of technical content
and information solutions for standards, regulations, parts data, design
guides, and other technical information.”
ILI
“Specialist in worldwide
hardcopy & electronic Standards and Specifications and maintain large
inventories for sale from distribution centers in the U.S. and Europe. ILI
also publishes a range of engineering, technical and regulatory databases.”
MAP (Internet
Message
Access
Protocol)
Internet
Message
Access
Protocol is a
method of accessing electronic mail or bulletin board messages that are kept
on a (possibly shared) mail server.
INCITS [InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards]
(formerly X3)
Coordinates the
development for JTC 1 level U.S. positions, the U.S. interests and develop
consensus.
InfoComm International Communications Industries Association
“International trade
association for the audiovisual communications industry”
Information Technology Industry Council
A leading voice of
the high tech community, consisting of manufacturers and suppliers of
computers, telecommunications, business equipment, software, and IT services.
Represents the
leading U.S. providers of information technology products and services.
INFRARED DATA ASSOCIATION® (IrDA®)
“Creates and promotes interoperable, low cost infrared data interconnection
standards that support a walk-up, point-to-point user model. IrDA standards
support a broad range of appliances, computing and communications devices.”
International Imaging Industry Association
"...dedicated to developing and promoting the adoption of
open industry standards, addressing environmental issues and providing a voice
for the industry that will ultimately benefit all users."
International Color Consortium
“Creating, promoting and
encouraging the standardization and evolution of an open, vendor-neutral,
cross-platform color management system architecture and components.”
International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
“Devoted to
international cooperation and exchange of information among its member
countries on all matters relating to the science and art of lighting.”
International Conference of Building Officials (IBCO)
“In addition to codes,
IBCO offers a broad variety of certification programs and seminars, CD-ROM
code resources, training manuals, videos, and more.” (Code Chat especially
helpful)
International Electromechanical Commission
"the leading global organization that prepares and
publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related
technologies. These serve as a basis for national standardization and as
references when drafting international tenders and contracts."
International Federation of Information Processing
”A non-governmental, non-profit umbrella organization for national societies
working in the field of information processing.”
International Mail Consortium
Internet mail
standards
International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC)
”IMTC is an international community of companies working together to
facilitate the availability of real-time, rich-media communications between
people in multiple locations around the world. Rich Media refers to converged
communications sessions that incorporate voice and one-way (or two-way) data
and one-way (or two-way) video.”
International
Organization of Standardization (IOS)
A network of national
standards institutes from 147 countries working in partnership with
international organizations, governments, industry, business and consumer
representatives.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
”The
ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is an international
organization within the
United Nations System
where governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks
and services.”
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
” The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a large open international
community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned
with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of
the Internet.”
Internet RFCs
Current internet
drafts from IETF.
Internet Society (ISOC)
“Provides leadership
in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the
organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure
standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the
Internet Architecture Board (IAB).”
InterRegs (translates a lot of European non-English regulations into
English)
“InterRegs
are an accurate and up-to-date resource for those involved in engineering,
design, homologation, R&D, testing, certification and type approval.”
IPC Home Page
“IPC is a United States-based trade association dedicated to furthering the
competitive excellence and financial success of its members worldwide, who are
participants in the electronic interconnect industry. In pursuit of these
objectives, IPC will devote resources to management improvement and technology
enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the
environment, and pertinent government relations.”
IPL Reference Center
”The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a
learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of
Information.”
ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society)
” ISA is a leading technical training organization and a respected publisher
of books, magazines, and standards. ISA also serves the professional
development and accreditation needs of Control Systems Engineers (CSE),
instrument technicians, and others within the field of instrumentation,
systems, and automation.”
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
”The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and
related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international
exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres
of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.”
ISO Withdrawn/Superseded List
Lists withdrawn or superceded standards and provides replacement information
if any.
ISO Catalogue
“The main section of this catalogue entitled International Standards
contains a complete listing of published standards, classified by subject."
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)
"ISTE’s role is leadership—we
provide our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance
as they face the challenge of incorporating computers, the
Internet, and other new technologies into their schools.“
JEDEC -- Solid State Technology
Association
…”the
semiconductor engineering standardization body of the Electronic Industries
Alliance (EIA), a trade association that represents all areas of the
electronics industry.”
LEXNOTES
” LexNotes™ is an online resource for legal research professionals. It
provides categorized links to information sources, bibliographies,
pathfinders, articles, reviews, papers, news, and tips on a broad range of
research issues.”
Lightning Protection Institute
”The Lightning Protection Institute is a nationwide not-for-profit
organization whose members are dedicated to ensuring that people and
structures are protected from the harmful effects of lightning.”
Lloyd’s Register
An independent risk management organization that works to improve its clients’
quality, safety, environmental and business performance.
Most annotations come from the sites themselves.
No endorsement of any site
and/or product is intended.
Last modified on January 13, 2004 by
Chet Bunnell,
Parks College of Engineering and Aviation Liaison Librarian.
Copyright © 2004, Pius XII
Memorial Library, Saint Louis University
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