Research by Subject: Mechanical Engineering: Internet Sources

Mechanical Engineering websites

Here are some useful websites you might not find using Google:

Thomas.net
Engineering equipment suppliers and catalogs online.
Kinematic Models for Design
Digital Library from Cornell University.
IQS Directory
Industrial Quick Search Manufacturer Directory of industrial manufacturing products and services.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
Search this website to determine which volume contains the ASTM standard you are searching for. Then, visit the Library to consult the print copy of the volume. The Library provides access to the 2021 Standards.

BuildingGreen Suite

BuildingGreen Suite provides sustainable "green" design strategies, green product listings, case studies, and access to the publication Environmental Building News. Its also a great resource for anyone interested in LEED Certification of buildings.

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BuildingGreen Suite features information on a wide range of topics related to sustainable building--from energy efficiency and recycled-content materials to land-use planning and indoor air quality.

Mechanical Engineering Organizations

National and International organizations providing Mechanical Engineering resources:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME promotes the art, science & practice of mechanical & multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Patents

Patents issued by the United States Patent Office can provide a wealth of technical information on products and processes.

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Search U.S. patents from 1790 - 1975 by patent number or classification. Search 1976 - present, full-text. To see patent drawings, you may need to download their .tiff file viewer.

Google Patents
Search and read the full text of patents from around the world. Easy access to patent illustrations.