A dictionary for the petroleum industry.   3rd ed.  1999.
Reference collection  665.503  D554.3

Dictionary of petroleum exploration, drilling & production.  1991.
Reference collection  622.338203  H997d

Drilling data handbook.  7th ed.
Reference collection  622.338  G116d

Elsevier's oil and gas field dictionary in six languages: English/American, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and German.  1980.
Reference collection  622.33803  C426e

Encyclopedia of well logging.  1985.
Main Collection  622.1828  D444e

Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration geophysics.  3rd ed.  1991.
Reference collection  622.1503  S552e

Handbook of petroleum refining processes.  2nd ed.  1997.
Reference collection  665.53  M613h

Illustrated petroleum reference dictionary.  3rd ed.  1985.
Reference collection  622.33803  L275i

National Pollutant Inventory.  NPI Industry handbooks.
includes
Emission Estimation Technique Manual for Oil & Gas Exploration & Production.

Oil terms: a dictionary of terms used in oil exploration and development.  1976.
Reference collection.  622.33803 C948o

Petroleum engineering handbook.  1987.
Reference collection  622.338  B811p
   Section 1. Mathematics -- section 2. Production engineering -- section 3. Reservoir engineering.

Petroleum handbook.  6th ed.  1983.
Main Collection  665.5  P497

Standard handbook of petroleum & natural gas engineering.  6th ed.  2 volumes.  1996.
Reference collection  665.5  L991s
 

Handbooks with a broad coverage include aspects of petroleum engineering

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

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

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

Handbooks from engineering and other disciplines include aspects of petroleum engineering,
 |  Chemical engineering   |  Civil engineering  |  Coastal engineering  |  Construction  |  Computer applications |  Earthquake engineering  |  Environmental engineering  |  Ergonomics  |  Fluid mechanics  |  Geology  |  Geotechnical engineering  |  Management   | Mathematics  |  Materials  |  Mechanical engineering  |  Professional practice  |  Structural engineering |

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Kirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology. 1997-
For many years, the principal English language encyclopaedia, covering chemical substances, fundamental principles, manufacturing processes.
 
 
 
 

Ullmann's encyclopedia of industrial chemistry.  2001-
Provides a broader coverage than Kirk-Othmer, with substantial lists of references including patents.

Ullmann's encyclopedia of industrial chemistry.   5th ed.  37 volumes.  1985-1996.
Reference  660.03  U41.5
     See volume A                     , and volume B8, Environmental Protection and Industrial Safety.
 

Chemical trade name dictionary.  1993.
Reference collection  660.03  A819c

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Civil engineers reference book.  4th ed. 1989.
Reference collection  624  C582.4

Civil engineering handbook.  1995.
Reference collection  624  C518c

Handbook of civil engineering calculations.  1999.
Reference collection  624.00212  H631h

Handbook of port and harbor engineering: geotechnical and structural aspects.  1997.
Reference collection  627.2  T882h

Handbook of temporary structures in construction: engineering standards, designs, practices and procedures.  2nd ed.  1996.
Reference collection  624  R232h

Standard handbook for civil engineers.  4th ed.  1996.
Reference collection  624  M572s

Applications of MATHEMATICS & COMPUTING  see also CONTROL

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

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

Handbooks and tables in science and technology.  2nd ed. 1983.
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

CONTROL ENGINEERING

Control handbook.  1995.
Reference collection  629.8  L665c

Instrument engineerís handbook: process measurement and analysis.  3rd ed. 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

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 colllection  620.8203  K18i

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Coastal zone management handbook.  1996.
Reference collection  333.917  C593co

Concise encyclopedia of environmental systems.  1993.
Reference collection  628.03  Y75c

Davisí handbook of applied hydraulics.  4th ed.  1993.
Reference collection  627  D264

Dictionary of environment and sustainable development.  1996.
Reference collection  363.7003  G489d

Encyclopedia of environmental analysis and remediation.  8 volumes.  1998.
Reference collection  628  M813e

Encyclopedia of environmental control technology.  9 volumes.  1989-1995.
Reference collection  628.4  C521e

Encyclopedia of environmental science and engineering.  2 volumes.  1998.
Reference collection  628.03  P523e
     Substantial articles on some of the major issues in environmental engineering.

Dictionary of environmental science and technology.  2nd ed.  1996.
Reference collection  628.03  P843d

Encyclopaedia of fluid mechanics.  13 volumes.  1986-
Reference collection  620.1061  C521e
     The main work is in 10 volumes with regular supplements for additional material, together with a cumulative index.

Encyclopedia of geochemistry and environmental sciences.  1972.
Reference collection  550.3  E56  4a

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

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

Handbook of ecological parameters and ecotoxicity.  1991.
Reference collection  574.50154  J82h
Includes data for the evaluation of environmental impacts and effects, and parameters used in environmental modelling

Handbook of hydrology.  1992.
Reference collection  627  M217h

Handbook of port and harbor engineering.  1997.
Reference collection  627.2  T882h

Handbook of solid waste management.  1994.
Reference collection  628.44 K92h

InterData environment handbook.  6th ed.  1996.
Reference collection 628.05 I615
     Lists consultants, councils, government authorities and equipment suppliers for Australia, New Zealand and a number of ASEAN countries.

McGraw-Hill recycling handbook.  1993.
Reference collection  363.7282 L962m

Practical handbook of disturbed land revegetation.   1994.
Main Collection  631.64  M969p

Practical handbook of environmental control.  1989.
Reference collection  628  S912p

Practical handbook of groundwater monitoring.  1991.
Reference collection  628.114  N669p

Practical handbook of marine science.  1989.
Reference collection  551.46  K36p

Standard handbook of environmental engineering.  1989.
Reference collection  628  C791s

Standard handbook of hazardous waste treatment and disposal.  2nd ed.  1997.
Reference collection  628.42  F855s.2

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 and fluid machinery.  1996.  3 volumes.
Reference collection  620.1061  S327h

GEOLOGY
 
 

Click here for a list of Handbooks of geological data and methods available in or through the Barr Smith Library.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Ground engineerís reference book.  1987.
Reference collection  624.15  B433g

Comprehensive rock encyclopedia.  5 volumes.  1993.
 Reference collection 624.15  H885c

MANAGEMENT

Australian dictionary of accounting and finance terms.  3rd ed.  1997.
Reference collection  657.03  G583a

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

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

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

Human resources glossary.  1998.
Reference collection  658.3  T759h

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

MATERIALS

CRC-Elsevier materials selector.  3 volumes.  1991.
Reference collection  620.11  E49
     For designers, materials and production engineers who need to identify the most suitable materials & manufacturing methods for specific applications.

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.

Engineered materials handbook.  4 volumes.  1987-
Reference collection  620.11  R371e
     Intended to complement Metals handbook, covers composites,  engineering plastics, adhesives & sealants, and ceramics & glasses.

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

Handbook of corrosion data.  1989.
Reference collection  620.1623  C886h

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 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
The electronic edition is available only in the Barr Snith Library, on workstation 336 (behind the Information Desk)
Contents:  v1, Properties & selection: irons and steels; v2, Properties & selection: nonferrous alloys & special-purpose  materials; v3, Alloy phase diagrams; v4, Heat treating; v5, Surface engineering; v6, Welding, brazing, & soldering; v7, Powder metallurgy; v8, Mechanical testing; v9, Metallography & microstructures; v10, Materials characterization; v11, Failure analysis & prevention; v12, Fractography; v13, Corrosion; v14, Forming and forging; v15, Casting; v.16, Machining; v17, Nondestructive evaluation & quality control; v.18, Friction, Lubrication & Wear Technology.

Welding handbook.  8th ed.  3 volumes.  1991.
Reference collection  671.52  C752w

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

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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

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

Mechanical design handbook.  1996.
Reference collection  621.8  R845m

Mechanical engineerís data handbook.  1993.
Reference collection  621.02  C331m

Mechanical engineersí handbook.  1986.
Reference collection  621.0202  K97m

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

Mechanisms and  mechanical devices sourcebook.  1991.
Reference collection  621.811  C541m
     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.

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

Pneumatic handbook.  1989.
Main Collection  621.51  B234p

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

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

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING and CONSTRUCTION

Construction materials reference book.  1992.
Reference collection  624.18  D693c

Handbook of temporary structures in construction.  2nd ed.  1996.
Reference collection  624  R232h

National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering.  Visual resources.
     For collections of images of structural details and of earthquake damage to structures.  Indexed by the EqIIS image database.

Rawlinsons Australian construction handbook.  18th ed.  2000.
Reserve  collection  692.505  R261
     Provides estimates of costs of all aspects of building,  including foundations, structural materials, electrical and mechanical services, water and wastes.

Shock and vibration handbook.  4th ed.  1995.  Reference collection  620.31  H313s.4

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

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