The Society issues publications of the following types in print and/or electronic forms: journals and practice periodicals; conference proceedings; standards; manuals and reports on engineering practice; committee technical reports; ASCE Press; engineer, owner, and construction-related contract documents; and special publications.

 

ASCE publishes Civil Engineering Magazine through the Communications Department.

 

 

The technical and professional journals of the Society are the media through which independent researchers report their experiences and the results of their studies for the advancement of the civil engineering profession. Technical content is carefully peer-reviewed for possible publication in one of ASCE’s journals and periodicals. 

 

ASCE e-books provide state-of-the-practice information and guidance on today’s engineering methods and technologies, from design and planning through application in the field. The collection includes ASCE Standards, Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice, Committee Technical Reports, and ASCE Press titles.

 

In 2016, the Board of Direction approved revisions to the ASCE Rules for Standards Committees to govern the writing and maintenance of standards developed by ASCE. All such standards are developed by a consensus standards process managed by the ASCE Codes and Standards Committee (CSC). The consensus process includes balloting by the balanced standards committee and reviewing during a public comment period. All standards are updated or reaffirmed by the same process every five to ten years.

 

On application, in advance, by a division Executive Committee or an institute Governing Board, the papers presented at national conventions and specialty conferences may be offered for sale as a proceedings publication. ASCE conference papers are also included in the online ASCE Library; the digital archive includes all conference proceedings published since 2000 and selected proceedings since 1996. Conference papers are available to purchase either as a whole conference collection or individual conference papers.

 

ASCE distributes contract documents/forms of agreement prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) and published by ASCE, the American Consulting Engineers Council, and the National Society of Professional Engineers. Contract documents come as Microsoft Word files that can be immediately downloaded or purchased on a CD-ROM. EJCDC contract documents are available for purchase at a 50% discount for ASCE Members.

 

 

 

The ASCE Library is the world’s largest full-text database of civil engineering research and practical publications. It offers unprecedented online access to more than 200,000 technical and professional papers—2.5 million pages of content. More than 5,000 papers are added annually.

 

ASCE Library offers flexible purchase options including: 

 

Subscriptions: Members and institutions can purchase a subscription to individual journal titles. Institutions can also subscribe to e-book packages, conference proceedings collections, the All Journals package, or the Complete ASCE Library Package.

 

Individual Titles: e-books are available to purchase either by the chapter, or in the entirety of the title.

 

ASCE Library Card Subscriptions (individuals only): Personal access to full-text ASCE journal articles, conference proceedings papers, and book chapters from across the entire ASCE Library is made possible through a paid ASCE Library Card, which allows you to create your own collection of articles based on your current research needs.

 

These subscriptions allow a predetermined number of article downloads over the course of a 24-month period.

 

ASCE Library on Demand Subscriptions (corporations only): Enterprise access to full-text ASCE journal articles, conference proceedings papers, and book chapters within the ASCE Library is made possible through a paid ASCE Library on Demand subscription, which enables companies to provide their employees with access to the latest civil engineering research and its practical application. For more information, please contact ASCE Customer Service.

 

Single Article/Chapter: Individuals have the option to purchase a single journal article, proceedings paper, or e-book chapter.

 

As a membership benefit, ASCE permits members to purchase ASCE journals for their personal, noncommercial use at a substantially reduced rate. This reduced rate is offered to individual members only and is not available to non-members, libraries, reading rooms (both corporate and academic) or institutions. The following member grades may purchase ASCE Journals at member rates. Member and Associate Members are eligible to purchase up to 10 journals and Affiliate Members up to 5 journals at the discounted member rate. There is no limit on the number of ASCE Journals that Distinguished/Honorary Members and Fellows may purchase at the member rate. Student Members are not eligible for a discounted member rate. ASCE members may choose to purchase additional journals at the non-discounted price.

 

Telephone orders: 1-800-548-ASCE (2723) or 1-703-295-6300 (International)

Mail orders: ASCE, Member Subscription, PO Box 79162, Baltimore, MD 21279-0162

 

Subscriptions may be paid by credit card (ASCE accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa; when paying for a publication order in this manner, be sure to include the following information: name of credit card being used, credit card number, credit card’s expiration date, and cardholder’s signature) or check. Members of ASCE may place subscription orders and request to be billed; however, members are encouraged to send the full remittance along with their orders to save order-processing time and Society expenses. All subscriptions must be prepaid in order to start the subscription.