Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering most commonly uses the ASME citation style, named after the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which employs bracketed numbers for in-text citations and a corresponding numbered list of references at the end of the paper. This numerical system is based on the order of appearance of sources within the text and is preferred for submissions to ASME publications. 
Key Characteristics of ASME Citation Style
In-Text Citations:

• Use bracketed numbers that correspond to the reference list, such as or [5–7]. 
• Reference List:
• References are listed numerically in the order they appear in the text. 

Formatting:

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
• Spacing: Single-space within each entry and double-space between entries.
• Indentation: Uses a hanging indent for the references. 

Example of an ASME Reference
Journal Article:
Adams, Z., 2014, “Bending of an Infinite Beam on an Elastic Substrate,” ASME J. Appl. Mech., 3, pp. 221–228. 

When to Use ASME
Journal and Conference Submissions:

• Use the ASME style for papers submitted to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) journals, conferences, and other publications.

Departmental Guidelines:

• Check with your specific department to ensure ASME is the required style for your coursework or publications.