1. ASTM International Database ` ASTM International Database ` Prepared by Walid Boulus Information Services Department (ISD) November-2012

2. American Society for Testing and Materials International Database What is ASTM International database : - Its a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international standards that contains a vast collection of standards and technical engineering information which covers a broad range of engineering disciplines including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering.

3. History of the Database - ASTM, started in 1898 by chemists and engineers from Pennsylvania U.S. before other standards organizations such as BSI (1901), DIN (1917), ANSI (1918) and AFNOR (1926). - Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). - In 2001,the Society became known as ASTM International.

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