ASTM standards

[/ˈeɪ.stɪm ˈstændərdz/]
nounpl: ASTM standards
normas ASTM
1. A set of technical standards developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (now ASTM International) that specify the characteristics, performance, and safety requirements for materials, products, systems, and services.
The construction company must follow ASTM standards to ensure the concrete meets required strength specifications.
A empresa de construção deve seguir as normas ASTM para garantir que o concreto atenda às especificações de resistência exigidas.
2. Internationally recognized guidelines used across industries including aerospace, engineering, materials testing, and quality assurance.
ASTM standards for steel reinforcement bars are widely adopted in the construction industry.
As normas ASTM para barras de aço de reforço são amplamente adotadas na indústria da construção.
ASTM standards are critical in technical and industrial sectors in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, these standards are often used alongside ISO standards and European norms (EN), particularly in construction, aerospace, and manufacturing. The abbreviation ASTM is commonly used without translation in Portuguese-language technical documentation. Compliance with ASTM standards is often a legal requirement for public works and major construction projects in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ASTM International standardsAmerican Society for Testing and Materials standardstechnical standardsindustrial standardsquality standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-standardized specificationsinformal guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
normas ASTM
Standard term used across all Brazil in technical and industrial contexts
São Paulo
normas ASTM
Widely used in industrial and engineering sectors; often referenced in manufacturing
Rio de Janeiro
normas ASTM
Common in construction and oil/gas industries
Portugal
normas ASTM
Used similarly to Brazil; sometimes paired with European EN standards

Related Words

ISO standardsquality assurancematerial testingtechnical specificationscompliancecertificationindustry standardstesting procedures

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet ASTM standards
comply with ASTM standards
ASTM-compliant materials
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