Standards

AIAA Standards

AIAA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and manages a wide range of national aerospace standards publications and activities. Topics include: Space Systems and Vehicles, Modeling Simulation and Testing and Aeronautics. Its dedication to managing industry standards allows AIAA to support the continued enhancement of aerospace industry-wide efficiency and productivity. NOTE: In most cases PDF is not an option for download. Instead please choose the Full-Text option.

ASTM Compass

ASTM Compass, from ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials), is a database of materials standards and technical engineering information. The electronic library covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, with a focus on testing and evaluation literature.

IEEE Standards

The All-Inclusive Standards subscription provides access to the growing collection of IEEE standards, including drafts and archived standards. The standards in the subscription encompass a striking range of industries, addressing topics in high-impact technologies, from existing infrastructure to disciplines that promise to change the world. Includes IEEE Standards Dictionary Online.

IHS Industry Standards

Here is a brief description of the tools available: IHS Engineering Workbench – Access standards and related technical reference information - available standards include ASTM, AIA/NAS, SAE, ISO, FAA, NAVSEA Historical Mil-Standards and many more.

ASME BPVC Advantage – Access to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code and related documents.

CatalogXpress – Search and display more than 300,000 catalogs from over 16,000 manufacturers and suppliers.

HAYSTACK GOLD – Logistics management system containing parts and sourcing data for millions of items in the US Federal Supply Catalog and over 70 US Army, Navy, Air Force and related databases

BOM & Parts Intelligence - Component management system.

Mil-Standards, via ASSIST

ASSIST Quick Search is a public website that allows users search for defense and federal specifications and standards, military handbooks, commercial item descriptions and related techical documents.

NFPA - Fire Safety Codes

The National Fire Codes are available from the DAF Library System and can be located on their AF Portal Page.  Access the URL above, then select CTRL-F to search for NFPA..