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Engineering

Standards Guide

🔍 What Are Standards?

Standards are published documents that establish specifications and procedures for products, services, and systems. They ensure quality, safety, and consistency in various fields, especially in engineering, science, and technology.

📚 How to Access Standards at UCalgary?

The University of Calgary Library provides access to a variety of national and international standards databases. Some key sources include:

ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, Section II Materials - via Knovel

ASTM Compass

CSA OnDemand (CSA standards)

IEEE Codes and Standards

🛠️ Using Standards in Your Research

  • Include standard numbers (e.g., ISO 9001) in your citations.
  • Ensure you're using the most recent version of the standard.
  • Ask your instructor or TA which standards apply to your project.
  • Contact a subject librarian for assistance.

đź“‘ Citing Standards

Use APA or IEEE style to cite standards. Here's an example in APA:

Canadian Standards Association. (2016). CSA Z462: Workplace electrical safety. Canadian Standards Association.

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