ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

A professional organization focused on mechanical engineering technical, educational and research issues. ASME conducts technical publishing, conferences, professional development courses, and sets internationally recognized industrial and manufacturing codes and standards.

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds numerous technical conferences worldwide, and offers hundreds of professional development courses each year.

Organization

The work of the Society is performed by its member-elected Board of Governors and through its five Councils, 44 Boards and hundreds of Committees in 13 regions throughout the world.

37 Technical Divisions and Subdivisions

Advancing the science and practice of mechanical engineering through specialized disciplines including:

  • Advanced Energy Systems
  • Aerospace
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Bioengineering
  • Computers & Information in Engineering
  • Design Engineering
  • Dynamic Systems & Control
  • Electronic & Photonic Packaging
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fluids Engineering
  • Fluid Power Systems & Technology
  • Fuels & Combustion Technologies
  • Heat Transfer
  • Internal Combustion Engine
  • International Gas Turbine Institute
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials
  • And 20+ more divisions

Popular ASME Publications and Standards

ASME committees develop and publish internationally recognized codes and standards including:

Standard CodeYearTitlePrimary Application
ASME 2004 Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code2004Boiler & Pressure Vessel CodeDesign, fabrication and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels
ASME A17-CD2004Elevators and EscalatorsSafety codes and inspection guides for elevators, escalators and moving walks
ASME B31.1 - 20012001Power PipingDesign and inspection of power and auxiliary service piping systems
ASME B31.3 - 20022002Process PipingPiping in petroleum refineries, chemical, pharmaceutical and processing plants
ASME B31.4 - 19981998Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid HydrocarbonsDesign and testing of pipelines transporting crude oil and liquid products
ASME V14.5M - 19941994Dimensioning and ToleranceUniform practices for dimensioning and tolerances on engineering drawings
ASME B16.5 - 19961996Pipe Flanges and Flange FittingsPressure-temperature ratings, materials and dimensions for pipe flanges
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