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Mechanical Engineering Resources
Overview
Mechanical Engineering is the branch of engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It involves working with machines, engines, tools, and energy systems. This discipline combines creativity and problem-solving to develop solutions in areas like transportation, robotics, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
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Selected Databases
What is a Database?
A database is a searchable collection of articles, papers, and other academic materials. It helps you find reliable and up-to-date information for your research. In civil engineering, databases provide access to journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports written by experts in the field.
- Compendex This link opens in a new windowCompendex is the most comprehensive bibliographic database of engineering research available today, containing over nine million references and abstracts taken from over 5,000 engineering journals, conferences and technical reports. The broad subject areas of engineering and applied science are comprehensively represented. Online coverage is from 1969 to the present. Approximately 500,000 new records are added to the database annually from over 175 disciplines and major specialties within engineering. The Engineering Index Backfile is also available covering the information from the printed Engineering Index from 1884-1969. This adds about 1.7 million additional records to the database.
- Scopus (Elsevier) This link opens in a new windowScopus, an abstract and citation database, includes peer-reviewed titles from international publishers, Open Access journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, quality web sources.
- Web of science core collection This link opens in a new window
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Web of Science indexes core journal articles, conference proceedings, data sets, and other resources in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Search the world’s leading scholarly journals, books, and proceedings in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities and navigate the full citation network. All cited references are fully indexed and searchable.
Web of Science Core Collection includes these citation indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (1900-present), Social Sciences Citation Index (1900-present), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Science (1990-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Social Science & Humanities (1990-present), and Emerging Sources Citation Index (2015-present), Book Citation Index - Science (BKCI-S) and Social Sciences & Humanities (BKCI-SSH), Chemical Collection – Current Chemical Reactions (CCR-EXPANDED) and Index Chemicus (IC).
Selected Mechanical Databases
- ASME digital collection. eBooks This link opens in a new windowASME Press is an imprint of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), established to publish books and now eBooks, including and beyond the Society’s traditional programs of publications sponsored by ASME’s technical divisions. ASME Press has over 300 titles in print and The ASME Digital Collection currently contains over 200 new and classic eBooks and will increase by approximately 15 to 20 new titles each year. We publish high-quality professional and reference works, handbooks, select non-ASME conference proceedings, as well as advanced monographs in established and emerging areas of interest to mechanical engineers and allied disciplines.
- ASME digital collection. Journals This link opens in a new windowSince 1880 the ASME Journal Program has used rigorous, peer-reviewed vetting, to publish the highest quality research and makes it available to engineering professionals looking to change the world. ASME journals are vital to keeping engineers abreast of current theory, practice, and application.
- ASME digital collection. Conference proceedings This link opens in a new windowThe Collection currently hosts more than 100,000 papers from 2002 to the current year, with a selection of other papers that range back to the 1950s. ASME’s driving goal is to publish the entire collection of ASME legacy proceedings. Conference topics encompass the entire spectrum of subject areas of interest to mechanical engineers and associated disciplines.
Selected Journals
What is a Selected Journal?
A selected Journal is a trusted, peer-reviewed publication that shares research articles written by experts. These journals focus on specific topics in civil engineering like structures, materials, or transportation. They are great sources for finding current research, case studies, and new developments in the field.
- Mechanical Engineering JournalsThis list contains journals about Mechanical Engineering and related disciplines.
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Professional Association
Professional Association
A Professional Association is a group that supports people working or studying in a field like civil engineering. These organizations offer helpful resources, job opportunities, industry news, and networking events. Many also have student memberships and scholarships to help you get started in your career.
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