1. Search methods linked to standards institutes

If you're tackling a new subject, it's a good idea first to check whether there are any test methods associated with the assessments you want to make of the product or object in question.

The main standards bodies have a multitude of test methods covering a wide range of fields. AFNOR (Association française de normalisation), ISO (International Standard Organization), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Material), DIN (Deutsches Institute fur Normung), are all good sources for finding...