What is ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)?

The most populer and comprehensive set of codes and standards used around the globe in mechanical design and construction are the ASME codes & standards.ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization.

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

ASME was founded in 1880 by Alexander Lyman Holley, Henry Rossiter Worthington, John Edison Sweet and Matthias N. Forney in response to numerous steam boiler pressure vessel failures.Known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices, ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations,holds numerous technical conferences and hundreds of professional development courses each year, and sponsors numerous outreach and educational programs.

The organization’s stated vision is to be the premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences to the diverse communities throughout the world.

Its stated mission is to promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of its members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind. As of 2006, the ASME has 120,000 members.

ASME boiler and pressure vessel code (BPVC) :-
The largest ASME standard, both in size and in the number of volunteers involved in its preparation, is the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). The BPVC provides rules for the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, care, and use of boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear components. The code also includes standards on materials, welding and brazing procedures and qualifications, nondestructive examination, and nuclear in-service inspection.

Core values include:

• Embrace integrity and ethical conduct.
• Embrace diversity and respect the dignity and culture of all people.
• Nurture and treasure the environment and our natural and man-made resources.
• Facilitate the development, dissemination and application of engineering knowledge.
• Promote the benefits of continuing education and of engineering education.
• Respect and document engineering history while continually embracing change.
• Promote the technical and societal contribution of engineers.

Student competitions

• ASME holds a variety of competitions every year for engineering students from around the world.
• Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC)
• Student Design Competition (SDC)
• Innovative Design Simulation Challenge (IDSC)
• Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D Challenge (IAM3D)
• Old Guard Competitions
• Innovation Showcase (IShow)
• Student Design Expositions