This guide highlights resources for students in mechanical engineering and highlights resources useful for design research and senior projects.
For research help, please contact Sarah Lester, Engineering Librarian or use the library's 24/7 chat help.
The following are most of the commonly used databases for research in Mechanical Engineering. Compendex is one of the best starting places for research in Engineering
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The library provides access to a number of standards in digital format. The following databases provide access to those subscriptions. If you need help locating a standard, please contact your Engineering Librarian.
In addition to our subscribed content, you can access the following standards for free online.
These handbooks are commonly used resources for looking up mechanical specifications, design principals, and machine elements.
Digital Commons is where you can find examples of previous work or research past senior projects