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ASTM International standards provide building blocks for transportation and its infrastructure, from the components of roads, bridges and runways to the parts of vehicles that travel on, over and under them. See below for the latest news on ASTM's activities in this area, and explore relevant standards, committee meeting dates and more in the boxes to the left.

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Non-Aqueous Coolants

An effective engine cooling system is essential to keeping any vehicle running properly. In recent y... READ MORE »

Confidence

by James A. Thomas

Confidence is defined as the “belief or assurance in … the ability of someone or something to ac... READ MORE »

Standards, Regulations and Incorporation by Reference

by Emily Bremer

Incorporation by reference, and the related study and recommendations by the Administrative Conferen... READ MORE »

Culverts and Storm Drains

Load and resistance factor design methodology developed by the American Association of State Highway... READ MORE »

Turf Reinforcement Mats

High-strength turf reinforcement mats, made from vegetative or synthetic materials (or a combination... READ MORE »

Advanced High Strength Steels

In a quest for lighter, more crash-resistant and fuel-efficient vehicles, the automobile and steel i... READ MORE »

Corrosivity of Crude Oils

ASTM International Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals has an ongoing commitment to help the oil fi... READ MORE »

Out of This World

by Alan R. Earls

Space may be the “final frontier” — as viewers were reminded through numerous episodes of the ... READ MORE »

The European Standards Package, An Interview with Malcolm Harbour, Chairman of the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee

by Malcolm Harbour

Malcolm Harbour, member of the European Parliament, discusses the European standardization system an... READ MORE »

SMEs and Standards

by Adele Bassett

Forget the advantages conventionally associated with large corporate size — say, deep pockets and ... READ MORE »