- The Library

The library has access to dozens of databases, ebook providers, datasets and various other online resources you might find useful. You can view a list of the key databases for Mechanical Engineers on the Resources for Mechanical Engineering page. Otherwise, there are a number of sections that list more specific resource types you can link to from that page.  Each section lists the various resources available by type and gives a brief description of what they are used for.

Don't forget that you are entitled to use any of the resources the library subscribes to.  For example, If you are doing a manufacturing processes project with a business angle to it, feel free to check the equivalent Resources for Management page

Don't forget the Library Catalogue, all of our ebook titles and printed books and journals can be found using a general keyword or title search.

Alternatively, there are two dedicated ebook packages that contain a variety of engineering titles of use to you:

By accessing these ebook packages directly you can carry out a keyword search of the full-text of the ebooks they contain.  The Library Catalogue will only let you search for the titles of these books. 

These brief notes on resources might help you as a starting point for doing research or gathering data for your project.

These lists are by no means comprehensive and I am sure I have not covered every possible project type!

 

General engineering, aerospace and automobiles projects

Metal, spinning, flying, flowing things, 'traditional' engineering as most laymen would understand it:

 

Biomechanics, biomimetics, sports engineering topics

 

Environmental projects, renewables and similar

 

Manufacturing, engineering management and processes

 

Standards and Specifications for design projects

 

These lists cover the most commonly used subscription resources the library has access to, but there are many more that you may find useful. Look around on the library resources webpages and ask for advice when you need it.

 

Go to "Overview of Journals and Conference Papers"

Go to "How do I carry out a search?"

Go to "How do I find Journal Articles / Conference Papers?"

To find out more about any of the topics covered here, please contact the Subject Librarian, Hilary Tacey by email via H.C.Tacey@bath.ac.uk

There are a number of Mechanical Engineering Library guides you may also find useful