Standards
Standards & compliance
An orientation library of design, execution, welding and coating standards by region. Always confirm the edition required by the project.
Important: Standards from different regions are not interchangeable. Use the standards and editions specified by the project and accepted by the local authority.
United States
| Code | Title | Issuer | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASHTO LRFD BDS | AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications | AASHTO | Edition to be confirmed |
| AASHTO LRFD Pedestrian | AASHTO LRFD Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges | AASHTO | Edition to be confirmed |
| AASHTO/AWS D1.5 | Bridge Welding Code (AASHTO/AWS D1.5) | AASHTO / AWS | Edition to be confirmed |
| AWS D1.1 | Structural Welding Code — Steel (AWS D1.1) | AWS | Edition to be confirmed |
| AISC 360 | Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) | AISC | Edition to be confirmed |
| AISC 303 | Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303) | AISC | Edition to be confirmed |
| ASTM A709 | Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges (ASTM A709) | ASTM International | Edition to be confirmed |
| ASTM A123 | Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products (ASTM A123) | ASTM International | Edition to be confirmed |
| ADA Standards | ADA Standards for Accessible Design | U.S. Department of Justice | Edition to be confirmed |
International (ISO)
| Code | Title | Issuer | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 12944 | Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems (ISO 12944) | ISO | Edition to be confirmed |
| ISO 1461 | Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles (ISO 1461) | ISO | Edition to be confirmed |
| ISO 3834 | Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials (ISO 3834) | ISO | Edition to be confirmed |
| ISO 9001 | Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001) | ISO | Edition to be confirmed |
This library is an orientation aid, not a legal or engineering determination. Standards are revised regularly; always obtain the official document from the issuing body.
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