Research Tip Sheet - for systematically searching academic databases (+ video tutorial | 2:25 | transcript)
Knovel Library - Includes materials and property search, interactive engineering equations, unit converter, and more | Video Tutorials
- A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering Desk Reference
- Cambridge aerospace dictionary - TL509 .G86 2009
- Eshbach's Handbook of Engineering Fundamentals
- Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations - TJ151 .H327 2006
- IHS Jane's all the World's Aircraft: Development & Production
- IHS Jane's all the World's Aircraft: Unmanned
- Introduction to Aerospace Materials
- Machinery's Handbook (Reference book for the mechanical engineer)
- Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers (Core handbook in mechanical engineering) - TJ151.M37 1978
- Material ConneXion (New materials and manufacturer information)
- Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook
- Mechanics of Materials (Applied materials engineering) - TA404.8 .D43 2014
- Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain - TA407.2 .R6 2012
- Standards: Recipes for Reality
Industry Information
- Business Source Complete - Isolate by document type (scroll down the search screen) including: Company Report and Industry Overview, or search by NAICS/Industry Code
- Factiva - Hover over Companies/Markets and click Industry to see a list of industries, providing relevant data about an industry and summary information
Videos
- Films on Demand - Click the three bars at the top left to 'View All' Subjects, including Mechanical & Aerospace
Websites
Aviation Regulations
- Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433)
- (U.S.) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Regulations & Policies
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency - Regulations
Transportation Regulations
- Transport Canada - Regulations (A - Z)
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- European Union Mobility and Transport - Road Safety Policy
Energy Regulations
- Canada Energy Regulator - List of Acts and Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations (U.S.)
- European Commission Policies
Engineering Standards
- ASTM International Standards Worldwide - American Society for Testing and Materials' active standards
- SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Mobilus - technical papers and standards for ground vehicle and aerospace
- Other sources for Patents, Standards, and Trademarks
- Standards Council of Canada
- Advanced Technologies and Aerospace Database
- Aerospace Research Central (ARC)
- ASCE Research Library - Journals of the American Society of Civil Engineers, including materials, engineering mechanics, and transportation
- ASME Digital Collection - Journals, proceedings and ebooks of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- EI Engineering Village - Core science and applied engineering literature
- Emerald Engineering - Double-blind peer reviewed journals in business, management, engineering, and technology
- Ergonomics Abstracts - Focus on ergonomics and human factors, including physiology, biomechanics, human computer interaction, and safety
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library - IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) journals, conferences, and standards
- ScienceDirect Journals - Includes engineering, materials science, mathematics, and physics
- Scholars Portal Journals - Provides access to a large number of articles from major academic publishers covering all fields
- Scopus - Multidisciplinary abstract and citation database
- SIAM Journals - Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics journals
- SPIE Digital Library Database - International Society for Optics and Photonics: papers on optics and photonics
- SpringerLink - Science, technology and engineering
- Web of Science Core Collection - Multidisciplinary abstract and citation database
- ASM (American Society for Metals) Handbooks Online - Metals and nonmetallic engineering materials
- Ebook Central
- eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
- ENGnetBASE - CRC Press engineering handbooks
- Knovel Library - Applied engineering handbooks (including SAE handbooks) and dictionaries | Video Tutorials
- O'Reilly
- Scholars Portal Books
- SPIE eBooks - Engineering eBooks from the International Society for Optics and Photonics
- SpringerLink - Springer's science, technology, and engineering eBooks
Also note that all of Carleton's ebooks can be found through the library's homepage, using the large search box. Conduct a keyword search, then isolate to Available Online (under Availability) + Books (under Resource Type)
- Achieving Success with the Engineering Dissertation
- ACS (American Chemical Society) Guide to Scholarly Communication
- An Engineer's Guide to Technical Communication - TA158.5 .S65 2006
- Crafting your Research Future: A Guide to Successful Master's and Ph.D. Degrees in Science & Engineering
- Engineering Speaking by Design: Delivering Technical Presentations with Real Impact
- Guide to Research Projects for Engineering Students: Planning, Writing and Presenting - TA160 .L46 2016
- How to Assess a Journal for Publication
- How to Read and Critique a Scientific Research Article
- How to Write a good Scientific Paper
- IEEE Citation Style Guide
- Learning to Communicate in Science and Engineering: Case studies from MIT
- Mastering the Art of Scientific Publication
Theses and Dissertations
- CURVE - Includes Carleton theses and dissertations, as well as other research deposited by faculty, staff, and students
- Dissertations and Theses Global - Indexes North American graduate and doctoral theses
- Foreign Doctoral Dissertations (Indexes non-North American graduate and doctoral theses)
- Other sources for Theses and Dissertations
Guide for Conducting a Literature Review