Standards Help Build Safe and Resilient World Cup Stadiums
Hosting millions of fans at the FIFA World Cup requires much more than iconic stadiums and unforgettable matches. Every venue must be designed to safely…
ANSI/ANS-10.5-2006 (R2026): User Needs in Technical Software
Scientific and engineering software is often built to perform complex calculations, simulations, and analyses. The software’s effectiveness, however, ultimately depends on how well it supports…
ISO 10012:2026—Measurement Management Systems
Measurement is the lifeblood of any business operation—every decision, product, and process hinges on its precision. Each measuring instrument, from calipers to high-precision coordinate measuring…
Why Doesn’t the U.S. Use the Metric System?
Similar to language barriers, we also have to navigate different forms of measurement across the world via the use of conversions. Error, however, can arise…
AIAA G-160-2025: Wind Tunnel Testing
Uncertainties in wind tunnel testing stem from various factors, including turbulence, model geometry, laboratory conditions, and experimental setup. These uncertainties can lead to discrepancies in results…
ASME AED-2023: Aerospace and Advanced Engineering
Due to the unique challenges in designing aircraft and spacecraft, aerospace is a leading industry employing advanced manufacturing technologies. In fact, advanced manufacturing is critical to NASA…
ISO 23932-1:2018— Fire Safety Engineering
The Palisades fire of January 2025 has been the most destructive fire in Los Angeles County history, engulfing over 17,000 acres, displacing upwards of 175,000 people, and…
ISO 11336-1:2023—Large Yachts
A superyacht is typically defined as a vessel that is at least 24 meters (78 feet) long and has a full-time crew. Currently, there are 5,396 superyachts—over…
ANSI/ISA 5.1-2024: Instrumentation Symbols & Identification
Instrumentation symbols serve as a universal visual language in industrial engineering, representing measurement devices, control instruments, and automation components within process diagrams to assure systems…