ASTM International Paper Template

This sample template is to be used in conjunction with the ASTM Author Instructions and

Style Manual found online here: https://www.astm.org/PUBLISH/. A sample paper is also

provided on the paper submission site. Your manuscript must include the following information.

Required formatting

Please submit your manuscript in a Microsoft Word format; single-column, 12 point Times New

Roman font with 1-inch margins. If you have used LaTex to create your manuscript, please

upload a PDF version as the main document and your LaTex files as supplementary material.

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Article Title (Note: Keep the title short and descriptive; studies show that use of a colon or
question mark as part of the title will move your paper further down in a search)

Author Name1, Author Name2, and Author Name3 (Note: Please use the format “First Name”

“Middle Name or Initial” “Last Name”)

ABSTRACT

The abstract should be a self-contained, single paragraph of no more than 300 words. It should

not contain references, footnotes, mathematical equations, tabular material, or figures.

Keywords

List 5–10 keywords, using a comma between each keyword. Think about a Google-type search

when selecting your key words.

Introduction (Main Level Heading Style)

This is the main level heading that you should use in your paper. For length requirements,

refer to the Author Instructions, Appendix B. The paper should be carefully proofread by the

author. ASTM will copyedit and format the paper after it is approved, however, it is the author’s

responsibility to ensure the manuscript is in good scientific American English. The paper should

be double-spaced throughout.

Every reference must be called out in the text, i.e., “the length of the wire is always

copper and must be at least 10mm in length.”1 For GTJ authors ONLY, please check the ASTM

Style Manual for the preferred Bibliographic Author/Date Style. All other authors should use this
1
Department, University/Business, City, State, Postal Code, Country; ORCID (Note: Go to www.orcid.org for details)
2
Department, University/Business, City, State, Postal Code, Country; ORCID
3
Department, University/Business, City, State, Postal Code, Country; ORCID
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numerical citation/reference method. Cite standards in the text: This was found to be the case as

according to ASTM E741-821 or ASTM E741.2

For tables and figures, refer to the ASTM Author Instructions for details. Permissions are

required in writing for any table or figure used that was previously published. Include the source

(reference number) of the table or figure after the caption. All tables and figures must have a

caption and number. Every table and figure must be referred to in the text. Use “figure” in a

sentence and “fig.” in parentheses: As shown in figures 1a and 2c, or (figs. 2a–d).

Materials and Methods

SUBHEADING ONE

This is the first subheading that you should use in your paper.

Subheading Two

This is the second subheading that you should use in your paper.

Subheading Three

This is the third level subheading that you should use in your paper.

TABLE 1

Insert a title for your table. Make sure the table in your table file is editable. Tables are captioned

above the table.

FIGURE 1

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Insert a title for your figure. Make sure the figures follow the style guidance given previously in

this document. Figures are captioned above the figure.

Results and Discussion

The results and discussion section should be presented together using subheadings as appropriate

for organization.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

List acknowledgements and any funding institutions for this work, including FundRef details and

grant number if applicable.

Reference Examples (non-GTJ journals and books)

Book chapters:

1. J. Estaire and M. Santana, “Large Direct Shear Tests Performed with Fresh Ballast,” in

Railroad Ballast Testing and Properties, ed. T. Stark, R. Swan, and R. Szecsy (West

Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International, 2018), 144–161,

https://doi.org/10.1520/STP160520170137

Whole books:

2. National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association (NSSGA), The Aggregates Handbook, 2nd ed.

(Englewood, CO: Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 2013).

3. T. Stark, R. Swan, and R. Szecsy, eds., Railroad Ballast Testing and Properties (West

Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International, 2018), https://doi.org/10.1520/STP1605-EB

Proceedings Reference, unpublished (published proceedings cited as a book or journal):

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4. C. M. Davies, F. Mueller, K. Nikbin, N. P. O'Dowd, and G. A. Webster, “Analysis of Creep

Crack Initiation and Growth in Different Geometries for 316H and Carbon Manganese Steels”

(paper presentation, Fifth International ASTM/ESIS Symposium on Fatigue and Fracture

Mechanics, Reno, NV, October 15, 2005).

Journals:

5. M. McQuerry, “Validation of a Clothing Heat Transfer Model in Nonisothermal Test

Conditions,” Journal of Testing and Evaluation 46, no. 1 (January/February 2018): 1–7.

https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20170073

Journal paper not yet published:

6. M. McQuerry, “Validation of a Clothing Heat Transfer Model in Nonisothermal Test

Conditions,” Journal of Testing and Evaluation 46 (in review).

https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20170073

Standards: NOTE—References to ASTM Work Items are never acceptable.

7. Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-

Treated), ASTM A3-01(2012) (West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International, approved March

1, 2012). http://doi.org/10.1520/A0003-01R12

Websites/Archiving Websites

All URLs should be archived on or as close to the day the author viewed it. Copy the URL, go to

www.web.archive.org, and paste the URL into the box in the lower right corner that says “Save

Page Now”. You will receive a new URL that includes the archive information; for example:

http://web.archive.org/web/20161012191111/http://apps.npr.org/best-books-2015/. This is the

URL that must be included in the reference list. For this website, the reference would be:

8. N. Cohen, R. Friedman, P. Mayer, and B. Novey, “NPR’s Book Concierge: Our Guide To

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2015’s Great Reads,” NPR, 2015,

http://web.archive.org/web/20161012191111/http://apps.npr.org/best-books-2015/

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Reference Examples (GTJ ONLY)

Book chapters:

Oden, C. P., C. L. Ho, and H. F. Kashani. 2018. “Man-Portable Real-Time Ballast Inspection

Device Using Ground-Penetrating Radar.” In Railroad Ballast Testing and Properties, edited by

T. Stark, R. Swan, and R. Szecsy, 77–104. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International.

http://doi.org/10.1520/STP160520170023

Whole books:

National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association (NSSGA). 2013. The Aggregates Handbook, 2nd

ed. Englewood, CO: Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.

Stark, T., R. Swan, and R. Szecsy, eds. 2018. Railroad Ballast Testing and Properties. West

Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International, https://doi.org/10.1520/STP1605-EB

Proceedings Reference, unpublished (published proceedings cited as a book or journal):

Davies, C. M., F. Mueller, K. Nikbin, N. P. O’Dowd, and G. A. Webster. n.d. "Analysis of Creep

Crack Initiation and Growth in Different Geometries for 316H and Carbon Manganese Steels."

Paper presented at the Fifth International ASTM/ESIS Symposium on Fatigue and Fracture

Mechanics, Reno, NV, October 2005.

Journals:

McQuerry, M. 2018. “Validation of a Clothing Heat Transfer Model in Nonisothermal Test

Conditions.” Journal of Testing and Evaluation 46, no. 1 (January/February): 1–7.

https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20170073.

Journals not yet published:

Zhang, J. M., K. W. Xu, and B. Guelorget. Forthcoming. "Effect of Loading Schemes on Depth-

Sensing Indentation Tests." Journal of Testing and Evaluation 32, no. 4 (July/August): 504—

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507. http://doi.org/10.1520/JTE11967

Standards: NOTE—References to ASTM Work Items are never acceptable.

ASTM International. 2012. Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High

Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated). ASTM A3-01(2012). West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM

International, approved March 1, 2012. http://doi.org/10.1520/A0003-01R12

Websites/Archiving Websites

All URLs should be archived on or as close to the day the author viewed it. Copy the URL, go to

www.web.archive.org, and paste the URL into the box in the lower right corner that says “Save

Page Now”. You will receive a new URL that includes the archive information; for example:

http://web.archive.org/web/20161012191111/http://apps.npr.org/best-books-2015/. This is the

URL that must be included in the reference list. For this website, the reference would be:

Cohen, N., R. Friedman, P. Mayer, and B. Novey. 2015. “NPR’s Book Concierge: Our Guide To

2015’s Great Reads.” NPR.

http://web.archive.org/web/20161012191111/http://apps.npr.org/best-books-2015/

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