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Credo Reference (Formerly Xreferplus) Full text online from about 240 encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books all cross-referenced. Search a topic, build a concept map or browse information sources organized by subject. Find text, images, sound files, sortable data tables and more.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards
TA 401 .A653 latest edition in (Sci.R)
Collected standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials. The Web site for the ASTM has a searchable index to the standards but you must obtain the full text at the Science Reference desk.
ASM Handbook (Metals Handbook)
TA 459 .A5 (Sci.R)
Voluminous work on all aspects of the technology and engineering of metals and related materials.
Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits
TK 7867 .G66 1985-1999 all vols. in (Sci.R)
Comprehensive seven volume reference guide to over 7000 circuit schematics and descriptions. Arranged alphabetically by type of circuit (Active Antenna, Automotive, Relay, etc.), with a cumulative index in the back of volume seven.
Engineered Materials Handbook
TA 403.4 .E64 1995 (Sci.R)
Comprehensive coverage of nonmetallic material, including properties, selection, applications, and testing. Also see the slightly older Engineered Materials Handbook (in 4 volumes) and sites under Other Links.
Engineering Plastics & Composites
TP 1132 .E54 1993 (Sci.R)
Brief descriptions, basic properties, and suppliers of thermoplastics, thermosets, and composites.
Handbook of Plastic Materials and Technology
TP 1130 .H35 1990 (Sci.R)
Very heavily used basic reference providing basic information on materials, processing, and manufacturing.
Machinery's Handbook
TJ 151 .M3 latest edition in (Sci.R)
Collected data, formulas, figures, and descriptions. Especially useful in mechanical, design, and manufacturing engineering.
Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers
TJ 151 .M37 latest edition in (Sci.R)
Fairly basic reference.
Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design
TA 166 .M393 1993 latest edition in (Sci.R)
Excellent figures and data for ergonomic design.
Modern Plastics Encyclopedia
TP 986 .A1 M62 (Sci.R)
Annual bible for the plastics industry, complete with product data review of recent developments, and supplier information.
Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia
TP 1110 .P65 1996 (Sci.R)
Twelve volume encyclopedia covering the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials.
SAE Handbook
TL 151 .S62 (Sci.R)
Collected standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook
TS 176 .T63 1983 (Sci.R)
Although some volumes are a little dated, this source still contains valuable basic data, descriptions, and diagrams.
Tribology Data Handbook
TJ 1075 .T755 1997 latest edition in (Sci.R)
Sponsored by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, this provides a good single source on friction, lubrication, and wear information and data.
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