Engineering, General Subject Guide

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Composite/Plastics Data

Metals and Alloys

Machine Tools

Metals Properties and Characteristics

Metals Specifications and Standards

Physical Chemistry

Chem Finder

Database of compounds that can be searched by name, formula, RN, etc. It provides some physical properties and links to other information.

Construction Leads

From McGraw-Hill Dodge Construction. Information on organizations, job opportunities, projects, specifications/codes, and more. You will probably need to register to do any searching here.

Databooks and Datasheets

Data sheets and product listings compiled by librarians at University of Cincinnati.

Electrical Engineering Circuits Archive

Contains a great deal of information useful to electrical engineers in addition to circuits

HowStuffWorks

Provides clear and precise explanations of the way everyday machines, devices, processes, etc. work.There are usually accompanying pictures/diagrams, some with animation.

Materials Science: A Guide to Internet Resources

Annotated list from University of Delaware Library.

Mat Web: The Online Materials Information Resource

A searchable database of material datasheets.

Measurement Units

Another from the About.Com portal. This links to numerous sites that provide calculators, conversions, and definitions of various units.

National Standards Systems Network

Indexes standards from over 600 groups worldwide. The search service is free. Copies of complete standards can be ordered for a fee from this site. ASTM and SAE standards are available in print at Waldo. Others can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan.

Steelynx

Links to steel making and steel-related technologies.

ThomasNet open access

T 12 .T6 (Ref. Index Shelves)
Formerly the Thomas Register, this is a free index of industrial products and services for manufacturers from United States and Canada with company and product information. Links available to company Web sites, CAD drawings, and catalogs give detailed buying and specifying information, including some pricing.

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Last updated: September 2010