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Internet Search EnginesThis is a good topic to simply search on the Web, as most organizations will have a site.

Yahoo: Science: Engineering

Composite/Plastics Data

Metals and Alloys

Chemical Engineering

Machine Tools

Metals Properties and Characteristics

Metals Specifications and Standards

Physical Chemistry

AccessScience restricted The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, online.

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

Construction Web LinksInformation on organizations, job opportunities, projects, specifications/codes, and more.

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

Electrical Engineering Circuits ArchiveContains a great deal of information useful to electrical engineers in addition to circuits

HowStuffWorksProvides 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 ResourcesAnnotated list from University of Delaware Library.

Mat Web: The Online Materials Information ResourceA searchable database of material datasheets.

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

National Standards Systems NetworkIndexes 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.

SteelynxLinks 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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