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Mechanical Engineering information resources


Handbooks, subject encyclopaedias and dictionaries for Mechanical Engineering


Covering all aspects of mechanical engineering -

Australian engineering directory.  33nd ed.  1998.
Reference collection  620.0029405  A938
     Details of Australian suppliers of engineering products, trade names and overseas principals.

CRC handbook of mechanical engineering. 1997.
Reference collection  621.02  K922c

Electric motor handbook. 1998.
Reference collection  621.46  B369e

Engineering handbook.  1995.
Reference collection  620  D695e
     Aims to provide a “ready reference for the practicing engineer in industry, government and academia”.  Its comprehensive coverage make it a useful source for information about other engineering disciplines which may have an impact on aspects of mechainical engineering.

Fan handbook: selection, application, and design. 1998.
Reference collection  621.61  B646f

Handbook of air pollution technology.  1984.
Reference collection  628.53  H238

Handbook of small electric motors.  2001.
Reference collection   621.46  Y37h

Kempe's engineers yearbook.  96th ed. 1991.
Reference collection  620.00212  K32k

Machine design data handbook.  1994.
Reference collection  621.815  L755m

Machinery's handbook:a reference book for the mechanical engineer, designer, manufacturing engineer,draftsman, toolmaker, and machinist. 26th ed. 2000.
Reference collection  621.02  M14.26

Marks' standard handbook for mechanical engineers.  10th ed.  1997.
Reference collection  621.02  B347s.10

Materials handling handbook. (Mulcahy) 1999.
Reference collection   621.86  M954m

Materials handling handbook.  2nd ed. 1985.
Reference collection  621.86  M425

McGraw-Hill machining and metalworking handbook.  1994.
Reference collection  671  W226m

Mechanical design handbook.  1996.
Reference collection  621.8  R845m

Mechanical engineer's data handbook.  1993.
Reference collection  621.02  C331m

Mechanical engineer's handbook. (Marghitu)  2001.
Reference collection  621 M328m

Mechanical engineers' handbook. (Kutz) 1986.
Reference collection  621.0202  K97m

Mechanical engineer's reference book.  1994.
Reference collection  621  S646m

Mechanisms and  mechanical devices sourcebook.  3rd ed. 2001.
Reference collection  621.811  C541m.3
     An extensive compilation of modern mechanisms, classical linkages and machinery devices.  Displays combinations of mechanical components with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, optical, thermal, or photoelectric devices, for complex tasks.

NSCA pollution handbook.  1995.
Reference collection  628.506 N277nr.2

Plastic piping handbook. 2002.
Reference collection  621.8672 W739p Copy 1

Piping handbook.  6th ed.  1992.
Reference collection  621.8672  N333p

Pneumatic handbook.  1989.
Main Collection  621.51  B234p

Pressure vessel handbook. 11th ed. 1998.
Reference collection  681.76041  M497p

Pump users handbook.  4th ed.  1995.
Reference collection  621.69  R275p

Seals and sealing handbook.  4th ed.  1995.
Reference collection  621.885  B879s

Standard handbook of machine design.  2nd ed. 1996.
Reference collection  621.815  S555s.2

Steam and gas tables with computer equations.  1984.
 Reference collection  621.10212  I72s

Structural engineering handbook.  1997.
Reference collection  624.17  S9274.4
 
 

Specialised handbooks for aspects of mechanical engineering

Use these in conjunction with the more general sources shown above
AERONAUTICS AND AEROSPACE
AIAA aerospace design engineers guide.  4th ed. 1998.
Reference collection  629.12  A288.4

Concise encyclopedia of aeronautics & space systems. 1993.
Reference collection  629.103  P381c

ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATION
Encyclopedia of acoustics.  4 volumes.  1997.
Reference collection  534 C938e

Encyclopedia of vibration.  3 volumes.  2002.
Reference collection  620.3  B825e

Handbook of acoustics.  1998.
Reference collection 534  C938h

Handbook of noise and vibration control.  6th ed.  1992.
Reference collection 620.23  H2363.6

Shock and vibration handbook.  4th ed. 1996.
Reference collection 620.31 H313s.4

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
Bosch's Automotive handbook.  2nd ed.  1986.
Reference collection  629.20202  R642k

BIOENGINEERING
Biomedical engineering handbook.  1995.
Reference collection  610.28  B869b

Encyclopedic handbook of biomaterials and bioengineering.  4 volumes.  1995.
Reference collection  620.11  W812e

Encyclopedia of medical devices and instrumentation. 1988.   4 volumes.
Reference collection  610.28  W381e

COMPUTING and MATHEMATICS in Mechanical Engineering
Computer science and engineering handbook.1997.
Reference collection  004  T891c

CRC concise encyclopedia of mathematics. 1999.
Reference collection  510.3  W433c

CRC handbook of mathematical sciences.  6th ed. 1987.
Reference collection  510.212  B573c

CRC standard mathematical tables.  29th ed. 1991.
Reference collection  510.212  C11.29

Encyclopedia of computer science. 4th ed.  2000.
Reference collection  004.03  E56.4

Encyclopedic dictionary of mathematics.  1977.
Reference collection  510.3  M426i

Engineering mathematics handbook: definitions, theorems, formulas, tables.  3rd ed. 1987.
Reference collection  510.2  T925e.3

Handbook of mathematical, scientific, and engineering formulas, tables, functions, graphs, transforms.  1989.
Reference collection  510  R432h

Handbook of mechanical engineering calculations. 1997.
Reference collection  621.00212  H631s

Handbooks and tables in science and technology.  3rd ed. 1994.
Reference collection  502.12  P885h

Standard handbook of engineering calculations.  3rd ed. 1995.
Reference collection  620.00212  H631s.3

Transforms and applications handbook.  1996.
Reference collection  517.4 P874t

ERGONOMICS & HUMAN FACTORS
Ergonomics: standards and guidelines for designers.  1987.
Reference collection  620.82  P537e

Handbook of human factors and ergonomics.  1997.
Reference collection  620.82  S183h.2

International encyclopedia of ergonomics and human factors.  3 volumes.  2001.
Reference collection  620.8203  K18i
     also available in electronic form on workstation 338 behind the Information Desk.

FLUID MECHANICS
Encyclopedia of fluid mechanics.  1986-1991.  10 volumes
Reference collection  620.1061  C521e
     Contents:  v. 1, Flow phenomena and measurement;   v. 2, Dynamics of single-fluid flows and mixing;  v. 3, Gas-liquid flows;  v. 4, Solids and gas-solids flows;  v. 5, Slurry flow technology;  v. 6, Complex flow phenomena and modeling;  v. 7, Rheology and non-Newtonian flows;  v. 8, Aerodynamics and compressible flows;  v. 9, Polymer flow engineering;  v. 10, Subsurface and groundwater flow phenomena.

Encyclopedia of fluid mechanics: Supplements.   1993-
Reference collection  620.1061  C521e  Suppl.
     Contents:  v. 1, Applied mathematics in fluid dynamics;  v. 2, Advances in multiphase flow;  v. 3, Advances in fluid dynamics.  1994

Handbook of fluid dynamics. 1998.
Reference collection  620.1061  J68h

Handbook of fluid dynamics and fluid machinery.  1996.  3 volumes.
Reference collection  620.1061  S327h

Valve handbook.  1998.
Reference collection  621.84  S628v

MANAGEMENT
Blackwell encyclopedia of management.  12 volumes.  1997.
Reference collection  658.003  C776b

Encyclopedia of business.  2nd ed.  2 volumes.  2000.
Reference collection  650.03  E56

Encyclopedia of operations research and management science. 1996.
Reference collection  658.4034  G251e

Human resources glossary: the complete desk reference for HR executives, managers, and practitioners.  2nd ed.  1998.
Reference collection   658.3  T759h

International encyclopedia of business and management.  8 volumes. 2002.
Reference collection  650.03  I61.2

Marketing: the encyclopedic dictionary. 1999.
Reference collection   658.8003  M554m

MANUFACTURING
Handbook of design, manufacturing, and automation.  1994.
Reference collection  670  D695h

Handbook of industrial engineering: technology and operations management. 3rd ed.  2001.
Reference collection  658.5  S1833h

Handbook of die design.  1997.
Reference collection  621.984  S942h

Handbook of metal forming. 1995.
Reference collection  671.3  L274l

Handbook of reliability engineering and management.  2nd ed. 1995.
Reference collection  620.00452  I66h

Maintenance engineering handbook. 5th ed.  1995.
Reference collection  620.0046  H636m

McGraw-Hill machining and metalworking handbook.  2nd ed. 1998.
Reference collection   671  W226m.2

Standard handbook of plant engineering.  2nd ed. 1995.
Reference collection  670  R788s

MATERIALS
Aluminum and aluminum alloys. 1993.
Reference collection   620.186  J11a

ASM handbook  1982-93-
Reference collection   669  A51a
Library has volumes 3 (1992), 4 (1991), 5 (1994), 7 (1998), 18 (1992), 19 (1996), 20 (1997).
Volumes 1 and 2 are part of the Metals handbook (Reference collection 669 A51m.10)

Atlas of fatigue curves. 1986.
Reference collection   620.163  B791a

Avesta Sheffield corrosion handbook for stainless steels.  1994.
Reference collection  620.1723  A955

Carbon and alloy steels. 1996.
Reference collection  620.17  D262c

Corrosion resistant materials handbook.  4th ed.  1985.
Reference collection  620.11223  D431c
     Lists corrosion resistant materials, with an index by corrosive substances

CRC practical handbook of materials science.  1989.
Reference collection  620.11  L987p
     Properties of commercially available and experimental materials.

Data handbook for ductile cast irons.  1997.
Reference collection  672.2  C352d
     Properties for unalloyed ductile cast irons covered by ISO 1083:1987.

Data handbook for grey irons.  1997.
Reference collection  672.2  C352da
     Properties for unalloyed grey cast irons covered by ISO 185:1988.

Encyclopedia of materials: science and technology.  11 volumes. 2001.
Reference collection  620.11  B977e

Encyclopedia of PVC.  2nd ed., rev. and expanded.  4 volumes. 1998.
Reference collection  668.4236  N265e

Encyclopedic handbook of biomaterials and bioengineering.  4 volumes.  1995.
Reference collection  620.11  W812e
     Covers materials used in biomedical applications.

Engineered materials handbook.  4 volumes.  1987-
Reference collection  620.11  R371e
     Contents.  v.1. Composites; v.2. Engineering plastics; v.3. Adhesives and sealants; v. 4. Ceramics and glasses.   Intended to complement Metals handbook.

Guide to materials engineering data.  1986.
Reference collection  620.11021  G946

Handbook of corrosion data.  1989.
Reference collection  620.1623  C886h

Handbook of corrosion engineering.  2000.
Reference collection  620.11223  R638c

Handbook of materials selection.  2002.
Reference collection  620.11  K975h

Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology.  5 volumes.  2000.
Reference collection  620.5  N173h

Industrial polymers handbook: products, processes, applications.  2001.
Reference collection  668.9  W688i

International encyclopedia of composites.  1990-91  6 volumes.
Reference collection  620.118  L481i

International plastics handbook: for the technologist, engineer, and user.  2nd ed.  1987.
Reference collection  668.4  S127k

Materials handbook: an encyclopedia for managers, technical professionals, purchasing and production managers, technicians, and supervisors. 14th ed. 1997.
Reference collection  620.11  B812m.14

Materials selector. 2nd ed.  3 volumes.  1997.
Reference collection  620.11  E49.2
     For designers, materials and production engineers who need to identify the most suitable materials & manufacturing methods for specific applications.

Materials science and technology: a comprehensive treatment.  1991-  18 volumes.
Reference collection  620.11  C132m
     Contents:  v. 1, Structure of solids; v.2, Characterization of materials; v.3, Electronic & magnetic properties of metals & ceramics;  v.4, Electronic structure & properties of semiconductors; v.5, Phase transformations in materials;  v.6 Plastic deformation & fracture of materials; v.7, Constitution & properties of steels; v.8, Structure & properties of nonferrous alloys; v.9, Glasses & amorphous materials; v.10, Nuclear materials; v.11, Structure & properties of ceramics; v.12, Structure & properties of polymers; v.13, Structure & properties of composites; v.14, Medical & dental materials;  v.15, Processing of metal and alloys; v.16, Processing of semiconductors; v.17, Processing of ceramics; v.18, Processing of polymers.

Metals handbook.  (ASM)  9th ed.  1978-90,  10th ed.  1990-1997.  23 volumes.
Reference collection  669  A51m.9
     Contents:  v.1, Properties & selection: irons and steels; .v.2, Properties & selection: nonferrous alloys & special-purpose  materials; v.3, Alloy phase diagrams; v.4, Heat treating; v.5, Surface engineering; v.6, Welding, brazing, & soldering; v.7, Powder metallurgy; v.8, Mechanical testing; v.9, Metallography & microstructures; v.10, Materials characterization; v.11, Failure analysis & prevention; v.12, Fractography; v.13, Corrosion; v.14, Forming and forging; v.15, Casting; v.16, Machining; v.17, Nondestructive evaluation & quality control; v.18, Friction, Lubrication & Wear Technology; v.19.Fatigue and fracture; v.20. Materials selection and design.
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ASM handbook  1999-
Workstation 336
     Our contract provides access from a fixed computer, which is located behind the Information Desk.

Plastics additives handbook: stabilizers, processing aids, plasticizers, fillers, reinforcements, colorants for thermoplastics. 4th ed. 1993.
Reference collection  668.41  G121t

Practical handbook of materials science. 1989
Reference collection   620.11  L987p

Stainless steels. 1994.
Reference collection  620.17  D262s

Tool materials. 1995.
Reference collection  621.9  D262t

Worldwide guide to equivalent irons and steels.  3rd ed.  1993.
Reference collection  620.17  W927.3

Worldwide guide to equivalent nonferrous metals and alloys.  2nd ed.  1987.
Reference collection  620.18  W927

MECHATRONICS
Control handbook.  1995.
Reference collection  629.8  L665c

Control techniques drives and controls handbook.  2001.
Reference collection  621.46  D796c

Electromechanical design handbook.  2nd ed. 1995.
Reference collection  620.0042  W233e

Electronic instrument handbook.  2nd ed. 1995.
Reference collection  621.38154  C775e

Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology.  5 volumes.  2000.
Reference collection  620.5  N173h

Instrument engineer's handbook.  3rd ed. 2 volumes.  1995.
Reference collection  681.2  L767i

International encyclopedia of robotics: applications and automation.    3 volumes.  1988.
Reference collection  629.892  D695i

Systems and control encyclopedia: theory, technology, applications.    8 volumes.  1987.  Supps 1-2, 1990-92.
Reference collection  629.8312  S617s

Valve handbook.  1998.
Reference collection  621.84  S628v

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Comprehensive structural integrity.  2003
Reference collection  624.171  M6593c

Handbook of structural engineering
1997.
Reference collection  624.1  C518h

Handbook of structural welding.
  1992.
Main collection  671.52  L244h

Structural engineering handbook. 4th ed.  1997.
Reference collection 624.17  S9274.4

THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMAL SYSTEMS
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Airconditioning Engineers. ASHRAE handbook.  4 volumes.
Fundamentals  2001.        Reference collection  697.06  A512F.2
HVAC applications  1999.       Reference collection  697.06  A512Ha
HVAC systems & equipment  2000.      Reference collection  697.06  A512Hs
Refrigeration 2002.        Reference collection  697.06  A512R.2

CRC handbook of thermal engineering.  2000.
Reference collection  621.4021  K92c

Handbook of applied thermal design.  1989.
Reference collection  621.4021  G988h
     Covers heat and temperature problems in engineering design.

Handbook of heat transfer.  3rd ed. 1998.
Reference collection  621.4022  R739h

Industrial refrigeration handbook. 1998.
Reference collection  621.56  S871i

WELDING and JOINING
ASM handbook  1999-
Workstation 336
     Our contract provides access from a fixed computer, which is located behind the Information Desk.
The printed equivalent is in the Reference Collection

Metals handbook.  (ASM)  9th ed.  1978-90,  10th ed.  1990-1997.  23 volumes.
Reference collection  669  A51m.9
     v.6, Welding, brazing, & soldering.

Soldering handbook.  3rd ed. 1999.
Reference collection  671.56  V614s

Welding handbook.  8th ed. 1991-1998.  9th ed. 2001-
Reference collection  671.52  C752w
     Contents: v.1, Welding science and technology; v.2, Welding processes; v.3, Materials and applications, pt. 1; v.4, Materials and applications, pt. 2.
 

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