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Electrochemical techniques in corrosion science and engineering / Robert G. Kelly … [et al.]. Marcel Dekker, c2003.
TA462.E545 2003 Reserve
Materials selection in mechanical design / Michael F. Ashby. 2nd ed. Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.
TA403.6.A74 1999 Reserve
Materials selection in mechanical design / Michael F. Ashby. 3rd ed. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.
TA403.6.A74 2005 Reserve
Uhlig's corrosion handbook / edited by R. Winston Revie. 2nd ed. Wiley, c2000.
Engineering TA462.U4 2000 Reserve
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Journal articles and conference papers are the primary means of disseminating research in engineering. As such, they are essential references within quality research. Use article databases to find journal articles and conference papers relevant to your research.
| Core Databases: | Years Covered |
Default Search |
Truncation Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSPEC
Physics, materials science, electrical engineering, computer science, and related fields (Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1969–present | Adjacent | * or $ |
| Web of Science
all science and engineering fields, with cited reference searching (Tutorial: HTML and Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1900–present | All | * |
| Related Databases: | Years Covered |
Default Search |
Truncation Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineered Materials Abstracts
Materials science — ceramics, composites, and polymers (Quick Reference Card: PDF) |
1986–present | Exact Phrase | * |
| Metadex
Materials science — metals and alloys (Quick Reference Card: PDF) |
1966–present | Exact Phrase | * |
| Compendex
All areas of engineering (Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1884–present | All | * |
| SciFinder Scholar
Chemistry. Follow directions for downloading the search software. (Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1907–present | Phrase | n/a |
| General Databases: | Years Covered |
Default Search |
Truncation Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Scholar | n/a | All | uses autostemming |
To access other article databases, consult our complete list of Article Databases.
Locating Full Text Online or in the Library: Many article databases offer the UC-eLinks service, providing links to full-text articles online and automated library catalog searches. If these links fail, you can search for the journal title or conference name yourself in Melvyl.
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Use encyclopedias and handbooks to find background information and overviews for your research. They also often contain data covering properties and specifications of materials.
AccessScience
Online version of the the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology and the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms.
ASM Handbooks Online
Covers metals as well as engineered materials such as composites, ceramics, and plastics.
Knovel
Collection of full-text engineering and scientific handbooks and databases, with built-in software tools.
To access other reference tools, consult our complete list of Electronic Books or browse the Engineering Library Reference Collection under the call number areas TA402-TA490, and TN690.
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University of California Material Safety Data Sheets Resources
Binary alloy phase diagrams. 2nd ed. 3 volumes.
TN690.B5281 1990 Reference
Handbook of Ternary Alloy Phase Diagrams. 10 Volumes. 1995.
TN690.V493 1995 Reference
Pearson's Handbook: Crystallographic Data for Intermetallic Phases. Desk Edition. 2 Volumes.
TN690.4.V55 1997 Reference
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Conference proceedings are very important to engineering research, but they can be difficult to find. To find them in the library, search Melvyl using the process outlined in our guide on How to Find Conference Proceedings. If you have problems locating one, please ask a librarian for assistance.
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You can use citation management tools to help manage your citations. These programs allow you to import citations from online article indexes, organize these citations in a personal database, automatically format them within papers and create instant bibliographies in a variety of styles.
RefWorks is a Web-based bibliographic management service licensed by The Library for use by all current UCB faculty, staff, and students. To sign up for an individual account, use the RefWorks New User form.
For additional help:
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