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How do I get a SAE Technical Paper or Standard?
| Year | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1965-2002 Technical Papers | microfiche | 3rd floor |
| 2001-2006 Technical Papers | PDFs on CD-ROM | 2nd floor by the photocopier and microfiche printer |
| Pre-1998 Technical Papers | PDFs via Library Express delivery | Your desktop for free |
| 1998- current Technical Papers | PDFs via SAE Digital Library | If a paper is not available full text, use Library Express |
| SAE J Standards | PDFs on CD-ROM | 2nd floor by the photocopier and microfiche printer |
How do I search for SAE Technical Papers or Standards?
- SAE Digital Library.
- The SAE Digital Library is a repository of technical content for all forms of vehicle technology. All types of land, sea, air and space vehicles are covered by the literature. The database contains full text technical papers from 1998 to the present. Standards, specifications and international papers are represented by bibliographic information only.
- The SAE web site allows basic searching of its technical papers and standards.
- Paper and CD-ROM indexes are also available at Wendt Library. Remember that Wendt Library owns most SAE papers.
Contact Wendt Library for Help
Wendt staff can help you find individual papers or do a subject search for SAE materials.
- Come to the Services Desk, Wendt Library, 215 N. Randall Ave.
- Call us at 608-262-0696
- Email us at askwendt@engr.wisc.edu