ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy. The proud tradition and forward vision that started in 1898 is still the hallmark of ASTM International.
Today, ASTM continues to play a leadership role in addressing the standardization needs of the global marketplace. Known for its best in class practices for standards development and delivery, ASTM is at the forefront in the use of innovative technology to help its members do standards development work, while also increasing the accessibility of ASTM International standards to the world.
ASTM continues to be the standards forum of choice of a diverse range of industries that come together under the ASTM umbrella to solve standardization challenges. In recent years, stakeholders involved in issues ranging from safety in recreational aviation, to fiber optic cable installations in underground utilities, to homeland security, have come together under ASTM to set consensus standards for their industries.
Standards developed at ASTM are the work of over 30,000 ASTM members. These technical experts represent producers, users, consumers, government and academia from over 100 countries. Participation in ASTM International is open to all with a material interest, anywhere in the world.
ASTM INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS:

Total Documents: Over 12,000
Years covered: Not relevant – all current ASTM Standards are included regardless of publication date.

Types of Standards:

• Specifications for materials
• Test methods
• Terminology
• Guides
• Standard Practices
• And more…..

Subject areas covered:

• Metallic Materials
• Construction
• Petroleum Products
• Paints and Coatings
• Textiles
• Plastics
• Rubber
• Electrical Insulation/Electronics
• Water and Environmental Technology
• Nuclear, Solar, and Geothermal Energy
• Medical Devices and Services
• General Products, Chemical Specialties, and End Use Products
• General Methods and Instrumentation

ASTM JOURNALS:

Total articles: Over 645
Journals Included:

• Cement, Concrete & Aggregates
• Geotechnical Testing Journal
• Journal of Composites Technology and Research
• Journal of Forensic Sciences
• Journal of Testing and Evaluation
• Journal of ASTM International

Contents are technical articles in each subject area. 

• Cement, Concrete & Aggregates: 184 articles from 1994 to present
• Geotechnical Testing Journal: 44 articles from 1994 to present
• Composites Technology & Research: 26 articles from 1994 to present
• Forensic Sciences: 307 articles from 1981 to present
• Testing and Evaluation:  84 articles from 1994 to present

           
Journal of ASTM International: New publication, coming soon!