LibGuides: Standards: ASCE

Introduction to ASCE Standards

ASCE Standards provide technical guidelines for promoting safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency in civil engineering. Many ASCE standards are referenced by model building codes and adopted by state and local jurisdiction. They also provide guidance for design projects around the world.

Finding ASCE Standards

All members of Cambridge University have access to ASCE Standards via the A-Z list of databases.

Search by keyword: You can search for specific titles via the Civil Engineering Database.

Browse the collection: You can browse the 'ASCE Library' by clicking on the Books dropdown menu and browsing the online list of ASCE Standards.

American Society of Civil Engineers Journals This link opens in a new window Subscription access to the journals of the American Society of Civil Engineers Journals
Civil Engineering Database This link opens in a new window The Civil Engineering Database (CEDB) is designed to provide easy bibliographic access to all ASCE publications. The database covers all the journals, conference proceedings, books, standards, manuals, magazines, and newspapers. Journal papers with abstracts go back to 1970. Non-abstract journal records go back to 1958. The book records are complete dating back to the early 1900s. The database is constantly expanded and enriched.

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Standards: ASCE

Introduction to ASCE Standards

Finding ASCE Standards