ASTMnormistoja
ASTMnormistoja is the Finnish term used for the collection of standards published by ASTM International, an organization that develops and publishes technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known in English as ASTM standards, the normisto spans thousands of documents used to specify performance, testing methods, quality requirements, and safety criteria across industries. Standards are issued as documents with a designation (for example D638, F963, or E1747), a title, and a formal scope. They are organized into categories such as test methods, specifications, practices, and guides and cover fields including metals, plastics, ceramics, composites, textiles, chemicals, construction, and consumer products.
Development and structure: ASTM standards are typically produced through committees composed of representatives from industry, academia,
Access and adoption: Most ASTM standards are available through subscription or individual purchase, and many libraries
History and impact: ASTM International originated in 1898 as the American Society for Testing and Materials