BOOKS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS dealing with Mechanical Engineering can be located through the UC Library Catalog. You can search in the UC Library Catalog by author, title, subject, keyword or subject. General subject headings that can be used include:
AUTOMATIC CONTROL; CAD/CAM SYSTEMS; CONTROL THEORY; ENGINEERING DESIGN; ENGINES; FASTENERS; FLUID MECHANICS; GEARING; HEAT--TRANSMISSION; HEAT ENGINEERING; KINEMATICS; LUBRICATION AND LUBRICANTS; MACHINERY--DESIGN; MANUFACTURING PROCESSES...; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MECHANICAL DRAWING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; MECHANICAL WEAR; PRODUCTION ENGINEERING; PRODUCTION PLANNING; PUMPING MACHINERY; REFRIGERATION AND REFRIGERATION MACHINERY; RELIABILITY (ENGINEERING); SHOCK (MECHANICS); STRENGTH OF MATERIALS; THERMODYNAMICS; TOLERANCE (ENGINEERING); TURBINES; and VIBRATION.
For additional terms, use the Library of Congress Subject Headings.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES contain lists of books or articles.
Bibliography on the Fatigue of Materials, Components and Structures, 1838-1960 (Z5853.M38M35 1970)
Fluid Flow Measurement (Z5853.H9.D65)
Guide to Literature on Mechanical Engineering (Z5853.M H55y)
Metal Cutting Bibliography (Z5853.M2A54y)
HANDBOOKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS are located on the Reference shelves unless otherwise indicated.
1800 Mechanical Movements, Devices and Appliances (republication of the 1921 16th ed.) (TJ181.H67 2007)
Access Science (available through OhioLINK)
Advanced Vehicle Technology (Available through UC on the Web)
Anthropometric Source Book (GN51.W45 1978)
ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals (TH7011.A42 2009)
ASHRAE Handbook--HVAC Applications (TH7011.A41 2007)
ASHRAE Handbook--HVAC Systems and Equipment (TH7005.A48 2008)ASHRAE Handbook--Refrigeration (TH7001.A39 2006)
ASME International Steam Tables for Industrial Use, 2nd ed. (TJ270.A86 2009)
ASME Steam Tables (TJ270.A4 1993)Audel AVAC Fundamentals (TH7227.B76 2004 v.1-3)
Automotive Electronics Handbook (TL272.5.A982 1999)
Bosch Automotive Handbook (TL151.B73 2007)
CAD/CAM Handbook (TS155.6.M316 1996)
Calculator Online Center ... Mechanical Engineering (Available on web)
Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (TJ289.R36 2006 v.1-3)
Compressed Air and Gas Handbook (TJ985.C59 1989)
Compressor Handbook (TJ990.C623 2001)
Conversion Tables for SI Metrication (QC94.S45)
CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering (TJ151.C73 2005) (Also available through UC on the Web)
CRC Handbook on Energy Efficiency (TJ163.3.C73 1997)
CRCnetBASE (Collection of online engineering books available through UC)
Darnell Power Electronics Search (available on the Web)
Dictionary of Mechanical and Design Engineering (TJ9.M395 1984)
Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide Catalog (TJ795.A1D5 v.67 2002)
Dimensioning and Tolerancing Handbook (T357.W47 1995) (Available through UC on the Web)
Directory of Published Proceedings (Available on the Web)
Dudley's Gear Handbook (TJ184.D83 1991)
Electric Motor Handbook (TK2514.B43 1998)
Electromechanical Devices and Components Illustrated Sourcebook (TK145.E4355 2007)
Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology (TJ163.2.E385 2007 v.1-3)
Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics (TA357.E53 1986)
Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (T174.7.E53 2004 v.1-10)
Encyclopedia of Sensors (TA165.E53 2006 v.1-10)
Encyclopedia of Vibration (TA355.E497 2002)
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Gears and Gearing (TJ184.S76 1995)
Energy Management Handbook (TJ163.2.T87 2009) (4th edition avaialble through UC on the Web)
Engineering Case Studies (Available on the Web)
Engineering Metrology (T50.A57 1986)
Engineering Reference Book on Energy and Heat (TJ163.9.E58 1992)
Engineers' Guide to Pressure Equipment: The Pocket Reference (TS283.M38 2001)
ENGnetBASE (Available through UC on the Web)Eshbach's Handbook of Engineering Fundamentals (TA151.E8 2009 5th edition)
Facility Piping Systems Handbook (TJ930.F72 2010)
Failure Atlas for Hertz Contact Machine Elements (TJ243.T35 1999)
Fastener Technology International Buyers' Guide (TJ1320.F252 1991/92)
Finite Element Handbook (TA347.F5F578)Fire Protection Handbook (TH9150.C7 20th ed. 2008 v.1-2)
Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook (TA357.5.M43M55 1996)
Fluid Power Design Handbook (TJ843.Y43 1996)
Formulas for Stress, Strain, and Structural Matrices (TA407.2.P55 2005)
Gas Handbook (QC161.5.A25 1985)
Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook (TJ778.B67 2006) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Gas Turbine Handbook: Principles and Practices (TJ778.G48 2006 stacks) (2nd edition 2003 available online)Grand Challenges for Engineering (Available on the Web)
Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century (Available on the Web)
Handbook of Acoustics (QC228.8.H36 1998)
Handbook of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (TH7687.W27 2001)
Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints (TA492.B63H36 1998)
Handbook of Corrosion Data (TA462.H37 1995)
Handbook of Dimensional Measurement (T50.F36 2007)
Handbook of Engineering Design (TA174.H24 1988)
Handbook of Engineering Mechanics (TA350.F58)
Handbook of Fluid Dynamics (TA357.H2858 1998)
Handbook of Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Machinery (TA357.H286 1996)
Handbook of Fabrication Processes (TS250.L36 1988)
Handbook of Fluids in Motion (QC145.3H36 1983)
Handbook of Geometrical Tolerancing: Design, Manufacturing and Inspection (TS172.H46 1995)
Handbook of Heat Transfer Fundamentals (QC320.R528 1985)
Handbook of Heat and Mass Transfer (TJ260.H36 1986)
Handbook of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (TH7225.H36 2001) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Handbook of Human Factors (TA166.H275 2006 ocas or daap)
Handbook of Human Vibration (RC963.5.V5G74 1990)
Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology (TJ843.H36 2000) (Also available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Handbook of Industrial Engineering (T56.23.H36 2001)
Handbook of Industrial Robotics (TS191.8.H36 1999)
Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology (TJ1075.H236 2006 v.1)
Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations (TJ151.H327 2006)
Handbook of Mechanics, Materials, and Structures (TA350.H23 1985)
Handbook of Measurement Science (T50.H26 1982 stacks)
Handbook of Microcontrollers (TJ223.P76 P73 1999)
Handbook of Metal Forming (TS205.L5313 1985)
Handbook of Metal Treatments and Testing (TS653.R6 1988)
Handbook of Micro/Nano Tribology (TJ1075.H245 1999)
Handbook of Optomechanical Engineering (TA1750.H36 1997)
Handbook of Pumps and Pumping (TJ900.H335 2006)
Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management (TA169.H36 1996)
Handbook of Thermophysical Properties of Solid Materials (TA407.A7 1961)
Handbook of Valves and Actuators (TJ223.V3 V37 2007)
Handbook on Experimental Mechanics (TA350.H24 1987 stacks)
Heat Exchanger Design Handbook (TJ263.H388 2002 v.1-4)
Heat Exchanger Design Handbook (TJ263.K87 2000) (Also available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
How Stuff Works (Available on the Web)
HVAC Handbook (TH7011.H8 2004)HVAC Systems Design Handbook (TH7345.H35 2010)
Hydraulic Handbook (TJ843.W34 1983 stacks)Hy-lok USA (Available on the Web)
Illustrated Sourcebook of Mechanical Components (Available through UC on the Web)
Industrial Quick Search (Available on the Web)
Instrument Engineers Handbook (TS156.8.I56 2003 v.1-2)
International Encyclopedia of Heat and Mass Transfer (TJ260.E467 1997)
IQS Directory (Industrial Quick Search) (Available on the Web)
ISA Handbook of Control Valves (TJ223.V3I22 1976)
John Zink Combustion Handbook (TJ254.5.J63 2001)Kinematic Models for Design Digital Library (KMODDL) (Availalbe on the Web)
Knovel (Collection of online engineering books available through UC)
Knovel Unit Converter (Available through UC on the Web)
Light Measurement Handbook (Available on web)
Lubrication and Reliability Handbook (TJ1075.L812 2001)
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (Available through OhioLINK on the Web)
McGraw-Hill Handbook of Essential Engineering Information and Data (TA151.M34 1991)
McMaster-Carr Products Catalog (Available on web)
Machine Design Calculations Reference Guide (TJ230.M225 1987)
Machine Design Databook (TJ230.L718 2003)
Machine Devices and Components Illustrated Sourcebook ( TJ243 .I45 2005) (Also available through UC on theWeb)
Machinery's Handbook (TJ151.M3 2008) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Manufacturing Processes How Products, Components and Materials Are Made (TS183.B73 2007)
Mark's Calculations for Machine Design (TJ233.B76 2005)
Materials Handling Handbook (TS180.M73 1999)
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design (TA403.6 .A74 2005) (Also available through UC on the Web)Means Mechanical Cost Data (TH435.M435 2009)
Mechanical Components Handbook (TJ243.M43 1985)
Mechanical Design Handbook (TJ230.M433 2006)
Mechanical Engineering License Review (TJ159.C62 2004 reserves)
Mechanical Engineering Problems and Solutions (TJ159.P44 2004 reserves)
Mechanical Engineers Data Handbook (TJ151.C36 1993b cas)
Mechanical Engineers Handbook (TJ151.M395 2006)
Mechanical Systems Design Handbook (TS176.M42 2002)
Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook (TJ181.C399 2007 4th ed.) (Online version is the 3rd edition)
MEMS Handbook (TJ151.M46 2002) (Also available through UC on the Web)
MEMS/NEMS Handbook (TK153.M446 2006 v.1-5) (Also available online through UC and OhioLINK)
Metal Forming Handbook (TS205.H33413 1998)
The Motor Vehicle (TL205.N4 2001 cas)
National Fire Codes (section 70 National Electrical Code) (TH9111.N375 2008)
Noise Control in Industry (TD892.I546 1996) (Also available through UC on the Web)OhioLINK Electronic Book Center (EBC) (Available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering (TJ157.K65 1989)
PACE (Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education)
Pipe Characteristics Handbook (TJ930.P47 1996)
Piping Databook (TJ415.N39 2002)
Piping Handbook (TJ415.P54 2000) (Available through UC on the Web)
Piping Materials Guide Selection and Applications (TS280.S555 2005)
Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation (TJ163.5.F3 T48 2002) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Pneumatic Handbook (TJ985.P54 1997)
Pressure Gauge Handbook (TJ370.P74 1985)
Pressure Vessel Handbook (TS283.M37 2001)
Process Engineering Equipment Handbook (TP157.S658 2002)
Process/Industrial Instruments and Controls Handbook (TS156.8.P764 1999)
Properties of Water and Steam (TJ268.W42 1998)
Pump Handbook (TJ900.P79 2000)
Referex (Collection of online engineering books available through UC)
Rockauto.com (Available on the Web)
Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers (TJ151.R84 1997 cas) (Also available through UC on the Web)
SAE Fatigue Design Handbook (TL240.S237 1997)
Sawyer's Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook (TJ778.G243 1985)
Science and Engineering Encyclopedia (Avaialble on the Web)Seals and Sealing Handbook (Available through UC on the Web)
Shaft Alignment Handbook (TJ177.5P56 2007)
Shock and Vibration Handbook (TA355.H35 2002) (Available to UC on the Web)
Source Book on Gear Design, Technology and Performance (TJ184.S73)
Spring Design Manual (TJ210.S67 1996)
Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations (TA332.S73 2005)
Standard Handbook of Fastening and Joining (TJ1320.S74 1997)
Standard Handbook of Lubrication Engineering (TJ1075.S65)
Standard Handbook of Machine Design (TJ230.S8235 2004) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers (TJ151.S82 2007) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering (TS184.S7 2002)
Steam: Its Generation and Use (TJ315.B2A5 1992)
Steam Plant Calculations Manual (TJ395.G35 1994)
Swagelok Products (Available on the Web)
Systems and Control Encyclopedia (QA402.S968 1987)
Tables for the Calculation of Friction in Internal Flows (TC174.T3 1995)
Theory, Tables, and Data for Compressible Flow (TL574.C4B76 1990)
Thermodex: An Index of Selected Thermodynamic Data Handbooks (Also available on the Web)
Thermodynamic Data for Biomass Materials and Waste Components (TD796.T486 1987)
Thermodynamic Design Data for Heat Pump Systems (TJ262.H64 1982)
Thomas Regional Industrial Buying Guide (Available on the Web)
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers (available on the Web)
Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook (TS176.T63 1983)
Tribology Data Handbook (TJ1075.T755 1997)
Tribology Handbook (TJ1075.T762 1995) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Valve Handbook (TS227.S55 2004)
Valve Selection Handbook (TS277.Z37 2004)
Valves, Piping and Pipelines Handbook (TS277.D53 1999)
Variable Air Volume Manual (TH7687.95.W46 1994)
Vibration and Shock Handbook (TA355 .V5197 2005) (Also available through UC on the Web)
VDI Heat Atlas (TJ260.V4613 1993)Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology (TS195.A2W55 2009)
Zycon (an industrial directory of manufacturers and suppliers) (Available on the Web)
DATABASES are electronic indexes and abstracts with often links to the full-text of the article or conference paper. These resources provide rapid access and improved subject searching capabilities. Some databases relevant to Mechanical Engineering are:
Aerospace & High Technology Database (available through U.C. on the Web from 1962)
COMPENDEX (Engineering Index) (available through OhioLink from 1969)
COMPENDEX HISTORICAL (available through OhioLINK from 1884-1968)
Energy Citations Database (1948- ) (Available on the Web)Google Scholar (Available on the Web)
IMechE Proceedings Archive 1847-1996 (Available through UC on the Web)
MathSciNet (1940- ) (available through OhioLink)
Mechanical and Transportation Engineering Abstracts (1966- ) (available through UC on the Web)
NTIS (1964- ) (available through U.C. on the Web from 1964)
PapersFirst (1993- ) (available through OhioLink)Plunkett Research Online (Available through UC on the Web)
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (1861- ) (Available through OhioLINK)
SAE Publications and Standards Database (1906-2005) (Available on CD ROM Station # 1)
Scirus (Available on the Web from 1999)
Scitopia (Available on the Web from 1874)
SCOPUS (Available through UC from 1966)
SME Abstracts Database (available on the Web) (Note: the Engineering Library has SME technical papers on microfiche from 1988 on)
Supertech (available on CD-ROM in the Engineering Library 1981-1992)
JOURNALS are a good source of information on recent developments. Selected titles currently received by the Engineering Library are listed below.
Acoustic Research Letters Online (Available on the Web)
American Machinist (TJ1.A5) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Applied Ergonomics (TA166.A66) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Applied Mechanics Reviews (Available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Applied Thermal Engineering (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
ASHRAE Journal (TH7201.A22) (See also Full Text Electronic Journals for online choices)ASHRAE Transactions (TH7201.A53) (Available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Assembly (TJ1320.A75) (Latest three years on the Web)
Automotive Engineer (TL1.A88) (See Full Text Electronic Journals for online choices)
Automotive Engineering (TL1.S5) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Car Design News (Requires username and password -- see reference librarian)
CIRP Annuals (TA1.C513)Combustion Science and Technology (QD516.C616) (Also available to OhioLINKinstitutions on the Web)
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (TA345.C6425) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Computers and Fluids (TA357.C59) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Control Engineering (TJ212.C6) (Also available on the Web)
Elevator World (Available on the Web)
Ergonomics (TA166.E7) (Also available through U.C. on the Web)
European Journal of Mechanics. A. Solids (QA801.J632) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
European Journal of Mechanics. B. Fluids (QA801.J634) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Experimental Mechanics (TA401.E85) (See Full Text Electronic Journals for online choices)
Experiments in Fluids (QC150.E88) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)HVACandR Research Journal (Available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
IEE Proceedings - Control Theory and Applications (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Industry Applications Magazine (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part A. (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B. (Available through UC on the Web)
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C. (Available through UC on the Web)
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (TJ212.I545) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (QC320.I65) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Impact Engineering (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (T59.6.I572) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture (TJ1180.A1I5) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (TJ1.I6) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics (QA931.I47) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Production Research (TS155.A1I64)
International Journal of Refrigeration (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Robotics Research (TJ211.I485)
International Journal of Solids and Structures (QA402.I55) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
International Journal of Systems Science (QA402.I55) (See Full Text Electronic Journals for online choices)
International Journal of Vehicle Design (TJ291.A5122)
Journal of Applied Mechanics (TJ1.A7) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control (TJ1.A7) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power (TJ1.A7 ser. A) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Engineering Mechanics (TA1.A5233) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Fluid Mechanics (TA705.A525) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology (Available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Manufacturing Systems (TS176.J678) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Journal of Mechanical Design (TA174.J7)Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics (Available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (Available to UC only on the Web)
Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (TJ1.A7 ser. J) (Also available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Journal of Quality Technology (TS156.Q3J65) (See Full Text Electronic Journals for online choices)
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering (TJ810.J6) (Also available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Journal of Sound and Vibration (QC221.J6) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Journal of Terramechanics (TE208.5.J6) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications (Available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer (Available through UC on the Web)
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (TA350.J6) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Journal of Tribology (TJ1.A7 ser. F) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Journal of Turbomachinery (TJ1.A72) (Available through UC on the Web)
Machine Design (TJ1.M18) (Also available on the Web)
Manufacturing Engineer (Available through UC on the Web)
Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (QA402.3.M3483) (Available to OhioLINK institutions on the Web)
Mechanical Engineering (TJ1.M4) (Also available on the Web)
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (TA654.M38) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Mechanics of Materials (TA405.M52) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Mechanisms and Machine Theory (TJ1.J6) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Mechatronics (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Metalworking Technology Update (Available on the Web)
Modern Materials Handling (Available on the Web) (TS149.M57)
Motion System Design (formerly Power Transmission Design) (Available on the Web)
Noise Control Engineering Journal (TD891.N6555)
Popular Mechanics (TP1.P66) (See Full Text Electronic Journals for online choices)
Precision Engineering (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science (TJ1.I54) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering (TJ1.I55) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering (TJ1.I56) (Also available through UC on the Web)
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F, Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit (TJ1.I564) (Also available through UC on the Web)Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P., Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology (GV743.P76)
Reliability Engineering & System Safety (TS173.R45) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Available through UC on the Web)
Renewable Energy (Available through UC on the Web)Safety Relief Valve Handbook - Design and Use of Process Safety Valves to ASME and International Codes and Standards (Available through UC on the Web)
Sensor Review (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Sensors and Actuators. Part A. Physical (TK7881.2.S462) (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Sensors and Actuators. Part B. Chemical (TK7881.2.S464) (Also available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
Sensors Magazine (Available on the Web)
SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (QA402.3.S5) (Also available to U.C. on the Web)
The Open Mechanical Engineering Journal (Available on the Web)
Ultrasonic NDT Journal (Available on the Web)
Welding in the World (Available to OhioLink institutions on the Web)
PATENTS are an excellent source of technical information. See patent web page for more information. (on web)
U.S. Patent Full Text Databases (1790- ) (Applications from 3/15/2001) (Available on the Web)
Espacenet : Europe's Network of Patent Databases (dates vary by country) (Available on the Web)Freepatentsonline (1976 December- ) (Available on the Web)
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (Microfiche 36)
American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Standards (Microfiche 36)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) (CD-ROM Station # 1)
Annual Book of ASTM Standards (TA401.A67 2008)ASHRAE Standards (CD-ROM Station # 1)
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Microfiche 36)
ASME Performance Test Codes (Microfiche 36)
Compressed Gas Association (Microfiche 36)
Industrial Fastener Institute (Microfiche 36)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (Available through UC on the Web)
International Mechanical Code 2009 (KF5708.I55 2009)
International Plumbing Code 2009 (K3542.I58 2009)
NEC 2008 (National Electrical Code) (TK260.N277 2008)
SAE Handbook (CD-ROM Station # 2)
Underwriters Laboratories Standards (Microfiche 36)
Uniform Mechanical Code (KF5708.I56 2006)
Uniform Plumbing Code (KF5709.I65 2006)
Prepared by the U.C. Office of Research and Advanced Studies. Provides access to resources related to research and graduate education at the University of Cincinnati (http://www.uc.edu/research/)
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES are provided in a selected listing below. Consult the International Directory of Engineering Societies and Related Organizations (TA12.D4857 1995), the Associations Unlimited (formerly the Encyclopedia of Associations) (HS17.E5) or the National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States (HD2425.D53). Note that many professional societies maintain links on their websites to other related societies and to Internet resources in this discipline.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Suite 500, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191-4344 (703) 264-7500 or (800) NEW AIAA
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 636-8400
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 345 East 47th St. New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7722 or (800) THE ASME
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), 25 Technology Park Norcross, GA 30092 (404) 449-0460
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096 (412) 776-4841
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), One SME Drive Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121 (313) 271-1500