Engineering: A Research Guide

Engineering originates from principles of science that are used to design structures and products of all kinds. The term engineering comes from the Latin word ingeniare , which means to design or to create . Information in the field of engineering can be found in handbooks, books, journals, conference proceedings, standards, technical reports, and Web resources. Additionally, professional engineering societies are a source of engineering publications. This guide introduces researchers to some of the basic informational sources on the topic. The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings below can be used to search for more materials in the library's catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.

Handbook of Engineering Fundamentals, 4th ed. by Ovid W. Eshbach, et al. New York: Wiley, 1990. ISBN: 0471245534.
One-volume reference for engineers and students in engineering fields, especially mechanical engineering.

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN: 0079136656.
No other single resource provides such comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all the major disciplines of science and technology.

Van Nostrand’s Scientific Encyclopedia, 9th ed. by Glenn D. Considine and Peter H. Kulik. New York: Wiley-Interscience, 2002. ISBN: 0471332305.
This two-volume set ranges across all scientific disciplines, as well as many areas of engineering and technology.

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EEVL Engineering Section
www.eevl.ac.uk/engineering/index.htm
Central access point to selected networked engineering information. EEVL is the Internet
Guide to Engineering, Mathematics, and Computing.

Engineer on a Disk
http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/eod/
Quick online tutorials in many areas of engineering.

Engineers Edge
www.engineersedge.com
Online calculators, equation charts, part specifications (e.g., drill sizes, gauge charts), etc.

Engineering.com
www.engineering.com
Resource tool for the global engineering community with a leading business-to-business Internet marketplace for engineering products and services.

FreeCalc.com: Online Application for Engineering Design
www.freecalc.com
Online applications for engineering design from Beacon Engineers.

Global Engineering Documents
http://global.ihs.com
From IHS Engineering, this Web site is a source for industry, government, and military standards.

Michigan eLibrary/Engineering
http://mel.lib.mi.us/viewtopic.jsp?id=1832&pathid=2373
Michigan eLibrary is an information gateway to selected Internet resources, full-text magazines, newspapers, electronic books, online practice tests, and more.

NSSN: A National Resource for Global Standards
www.nssn.org
Searchable database of national, regional and international standards.

The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science
http://onlineethics.org
Provides resources helpful in understanding and addressing ethically significant problems that arise in engineering.

Professional Publications
http://ppi2pass.com/catalog/servlet/MyPpi
Information on professional engineering, architecture, and ID exams.

Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
www.thomasregister.com
Directory of manufacturers that can be searched by company name, product or service, and brand name. Provides company description and contact information. Free registration required.

Virtual Library: Engineering
http://vlib.org/Engineering.html
A comprehensive link catalog for resources on engineering.

Vision Engineer
www.visionengineer.com/vision/main.shtml
Illustrated examples of engineering applications.

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Cornell University Engineering Library, Engineering Societies and Organizations
www.englib.cornell.edu/erg/soc.php
Directory of over 1,300 engineering organizations and includes their Web and e-mail addresses, description, list of publications, conferences, officers, and dues.

American Society for Engineering Education
www.asee.org
This organization is dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology education.

Standards: Agencies and Organizations
www.rmlibrary.com/db/stdagency.htm
Links to agencies and organizations that issue standards.