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Design Dictionary: Perspectives on Design Terminology (2008)
Dictionary of Engineering Terms
Basic dictionary of terms useful for engineering students.
More infoKirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology
This resource contains excellent 25-35 page scholarly articles on every aspect of chemical engineering and processes. Includes information on many related areas such as solar energy, fuel cells, and petroleum engineering. Click "Search in this book" link in the upper right hand corner to do a keyword search. Otherwise, use the "Browse by topic or title" links on the left hand side.
More infoWiley encyclopedia of electrical and electronics engineering
A comprehensive reference work, with articles written and reviewed by an international group of engineers with academic or research affiliations. The entries are grouped into 64 broad categories such as solid-state circuits, fuzzy systems, and medical imaging. Mathematical explanations, tables, and graphics illustrate the articles.