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ASTM Compass
The ASTM Digital Library encompasses a wide range of engineering disciplines, including: aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering.
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Print copies may also be available, try searching HOLLIS by title
Example: Robots and Robotic Devices: Safety Requirements for Personal Care Robots (ISO 13482)
Additional Resources
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IBR Portal: Provides free online access to standards incorporated into the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Note that these standards are available in a read-only format with no print or download options.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS): Includes the NASA Technical Standards Program.
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ASSIST-Quick Search: Find defense and federal specifications, standards, and military handbooks.
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Department of Energy (DOE) Technical Standards Program: Promotes the use of voluntary consensus standards and supports the development of necessary technical standards.
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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C): Develops technical specifications and guidelines to ensure high-quality technical reports through a consensus-driven process.
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Library of Congress Technical Reports and Standards Unit (TRS): Holds over 5 million current and historical technical reports and standards in microform, digital, and paper formats.
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