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Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your
topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background information
in encyclopedias such as:
Automotive Handbook/ Bosch |
SciRef TL 151 .A9813 2007 |
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Civil engineering handbook |
Sci Ref TA 151 .C37 2003 |
Comprehensive composite materials (6 vols) |
Sci Ref
TA 418.9 .C6 C6344 2000
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Comprehensive
structural integrity
(10 vols) |
Sci Ref
TA 645 .C63 2003
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CRC handbook of mechanical engineering
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Sci Ref TJ 151 .C73 2004 |
CRC materials science and engineering handbook |
Ltn Ref 620.11 C911m 1994 |
Dictionary of engineering materials
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Sci Ref
TA 402 .K43 2004 |
The engineering handbook |
Sci Ref TA 151 .E424 2005 |
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Engineering tables
and data |
Ltn Ref 620.00212 H853e 1991 |
Encyclopaedia of scientific units, weights and measures |
Sci Ref QC 94 .C295 2003
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Encyclopedia of energy (6 vols)
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Sci Ref TJ 163.28 .E53 2004
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Encyclopedia of environmental science and engineering (2 vols)
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Sci Ref TD 9 .E5 2006 |
Encyclopedia of materials : science and technology (11 vols) |
Sci Ref TA 402 .E53 2001
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Encyclopedia of science, technology, and ethics (4 vols)
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Sci Ref Q 175.35 .E53 2005
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Encyclopedia of vibration
(3 vols) |
Sci Ref TA 355 .E53 2001
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Foundation engineering handbook |
Sci Ref TA 775 .D39 2006 |
Handbook on nondestructive testing of concrete |
Sci Ref
TA 440 .C72 2004
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Handbook of statistical methods for engineers and scientists
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Sci Ref TA 340 .H34 1998
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HVAC systems design handbook |
Sci Ref
TH 7345 .H35 2003
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Machinery's handbook (27th ed) |
Sci Ref
TJ 151 .M3
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Materials science and technology (18 vols) |
Sci Ref
TA 403 .M347 2005 |
MEMS handbook
|
Sci Ref TJ 151 .M46 2002
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The pocket illustrated dictionary of engineering terms |
Online dictionary from Xreferplus |
Roark's formulas for stress and strain
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Sci Ref
TA 407.2 .R6 2002
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| Standards Online |
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Tables for the hydraulic design of pipes, sewers and channels (2 vols) |
Sci Ref
TC 174 .T33 2006
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| Xreferplus |
Online reference library including access to encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, books of quotation and subject-specific titles |
How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general
keyword' option.
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:
Science Library, Hobart:
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T 55.4-60.6
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Industrial engineering
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TA 177.4-185
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Engineering economy
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TA 349-359
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Applied mechanics
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TA 401-492
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Materials
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TA 630-695
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Structural engineering
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TA 705-710.5
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Engineering geology
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TC 1-1665
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Hydraulic engineering
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TD 1-949
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Environmental technology
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TE 1-450
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Highway engineering
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TJ 1-1570
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Mechanical engineering and machinery
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TL 1-390
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Motor vehicles
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TL 500-778
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Aeronautics
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TN 1-997
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Mining engineering and metallurgy
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TP 155-156
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Chemical engineering
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Launceston Campus Library:
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530.4 |
States of matter |
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530.42 |
Liquid state physics |
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531.3 |
Solid dynamics, force, stress |
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532 |
Fluid mechanics, liquid mechanics, hydraulics |
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536 |
Heat, thermodynamics |
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620 |
Engineering |
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620.1 |
Engineering mechanics and materials |
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620.5 |
Nanotechnology |
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621 |
Applied physics, mechanical engineering |
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622 |
Mining and related operations |
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623 |
Military and nautical engineering |
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624 |
Civil engineering |
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625 |
Engineering of railroads and roads |
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627 |
Hydraulic engineering |
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628 |
Sanitary and municipal engineering, environmental
protection engineering |
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690 |
Engineering design for buildings and building
materials |
How do I find journal articles & reports ?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The
best way to access articles in these journals is by using the [print
indexes and] databases listed below.
When you find an article you
want to read, use the Library
Catalogue to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic
copy in full-text. Use the E-journals list to search for titles held electronically, or the subject browse to find E-journals in the subject area of Engineering.
Some databases listed will have direct links
to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
| Related
Databases | Multi-discipline databases |
Scientific and scholarly web
directories | Where does CrossSearch fit in? |
Subject specific
Databases:
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ASCE's
Civil Engineering Database
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Database of all the ASCE's publications from 1975 to the
present.
(Remember to check against Utas Library catalogue to find fulltext subscriptions)
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CSA
Technology Research Database
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Provides citations and abstracts of the three
components: the CSA
Materials Research Database with METADEX (materials
science, metals and alloys, engineered materials, ceramics),
CSA
High Technology Research Database with Aerospace (aeronautics,
computer & information technology, electronics, physics),
and the CSA
Engineering Research Database (civil,
earthquake, environmental, mechanical, and transportation).
Search across all of CSA Technology Research Database, or
individual components. 1962+
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Building Code of Australia Online
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BCA Online includes volumes 1 & 2 of the code BCA versions and Amendments dating back to 1988. [Guide available in hardcopy]
Username & password required - access here.
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ATRI
(Australian Transport Index)
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ARRB Australian Transport Ltd - transport and road-related
material.
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BUILD |
Australian building construction and engineering database 1989- |
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ENGINE
(Australian engineering database)
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Index with abstracts of published and unpublished material
from 1980 onwards covering all branches of engineering.
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INSPEC
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GIS, physics, and electrical engineering, computers and
control, information technology. 1969+
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IEEE ASPP online journals and Proceedings online package (POP) |
The IEEE ASPP package provides access to the abstracts and full-text of IEEE journals, transactions, and magazines published since 1998. The Proceedings online package covers a core collection of conference proceedings of IEEE meetings, about 125 titles in all, with a backfile to 1998. Tutorial |
| TRIS Online |
Transportation Research Information Services Database hosted by the US National Transportation Library (1960-present).
Many fulltext links |
Multi-discipline Databases:
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Current
Contents Connect
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Most up-to-date references to core academic journals in all
subjects. Includes Alerting service. Back file of last 4 years.
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ProQuest
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Suite of databases. ProQuest science journals database has references to engineering journal articles and links to
some full-text.
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Scopus |
Coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature (approximately 14,000 titles). Abstracts back to 1966 and references back to 1996. |
Web of Science |
References to academic journal articles in all subject areas. Each reference has links to articles cited by and citing that reference as well as related articles. 1945+ |
| ANZ Reference Centre |
Fulltext Australian and NZ Newspapers |
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Ingenta
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All subject areas. Ingenta provides a free online search
service of published content from reliable research sources
and is one of the UK's top 20 Web services.
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Related Databases
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ANSTI
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
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Scientific and scholarly web
directories and archives:
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Australian Digital
Theses project
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Most Australian universities are depositing the full text
of their current PhD and research Master theses in the ADT
server. The eTheses Collections link lists where you can find similar sites for Canada and other countries. Visit the Library's page for instructions on how to upload your thesis.
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Citeseer
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CiteSeer is a scientific literature digital library that
aims to improve the dissemination and feedback of scientific
literature. Contains an extensive citation cross reference.
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Directory of Open Access
Journals
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The aim of the Directory of Open Access Journals is to
increase the visibility and ease of use of open access, full
text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals.
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Google Scholar
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A search engine for scholarly literature, including
peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and
technical reports from all broad areas of research.
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OAIster
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This site provides access to institutional archives. A collection of freely available, previously difficult-to-access, academically-oriented digital resources. |
Scirus |
A comprehensive science-specific search engine. Find scientific, scholarly, technical and medical data from the Web, reports and journal articles. |
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UTas Eprints
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A digital archive providing full-text access to publications by current University of Tasmania staff and higher degree students including journal articles, books, conference papers and theses.
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Where does CrossSearch fit in?
CrossSearch provides a single entry point for our electronic resources including library catalogues, databases, eJournal collections, selected websites and more. Most resources can be searched with the CrossSearch interface, with the capacity to search up to eight simultaneously.
Try CrossSearch today!
Useful Web Sites
Australian Maritime College Library |
Search the AMC Library catalogue or Research database.
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Australian Standards online |
Searchable database of Australian and international standards. Australian standards are fully viewable online. Some ISO and IEC standards have abstracts. |
Cement and Concrete
& Aggregates Australia (CCAA) |
The major source of information on cement and concrete in Australia. |
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Engineers Media
|
Engineers Media is the publishing company of Engineers Australia (the Institution of Engineers Australia). View the contents of engineering magazines, and technical journals and search for books and events.
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Intute: Science, Engineering & Technology |
Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology is a free web service that provides access to Web resources. Covers physical sciences, engineering, computing, geography, mathematics and environmental science. |
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OSTI
Includes access to the Energy
Citations Database
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The U.S. Department of Energy's
(DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)
provides access to a wealth of energy, science, and technology
research and development (R&D) information.
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PORT Maritime Engineering Gateway |
Port is the National Maritime Museum of the United Kingdom's subject gateway to maritime information from the Internet. This link takes you to the
Marine engineering
section. |
TechXtra |
Find articles, key websites, books, the latest industry news,
job announcements, ejournals, eprints, technical reports,
the latest research, thesis & dissertations and more! Covers engineering, mathematics and computing. |
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Water Online
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Provides current information about water and wastewater
management
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Engineering Product Catalogues
Organisations
How do I cite and manage my information resources
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications. The
preferred style for the School of Engineering- mechanical is the Harvard system.
Personal bibliographic software (for example, EndNote) can be
used to manage your sources when undertaking in-depth research. The
Library provides training in EndNote for honours students,
postgraduates and staff.
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