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Mechanical Engineering: Websites

A guide to mechanical engineering resources at SETU Carlow Library.

Standards

The National Standards Authority of Ireland
British Standards Institution
European Committee for Standardization. The On-line Catalogue of European Standards allows you to find all published European Standards (EN) and other approved documents directly in the catalogues of its’ National Members.
Content Online : a collection of links to resources on the web, many of which provide access to a range of standards and related information FREE OF CHARGE.

Transport

Society of Automotive Engineers :US Association access to technical and standards database
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders :UK association industry and market data
Transport Research Laboratory :focus on accident prevention, environmental issues, infrastructure issues and safety
International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (FISITA) :Membership body whose mission is to help create efficient, affordable, safe and sustainable automotive transportation
Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) :Motor industry research and market data
NASA :Links to whole range of NASA aerospace sites
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) : Professional Institution for the aerospace community
Royal Airforce (RAF) : Provides details of military aircraft 

Materials

A to Z of Materials (Azom.com): Free knowledge tool providing information on materials
American National Standards Institution (ANSI) : Coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the US.
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) :Voluntary standards development organisation. Source for technical standards for materials, products, systems and services.
ASM International :International society for materials engineers and scientists
ESDU (Engineering Science Data Units): Validated engineering design data, methods and software. Search for datasheets or view the abstracts.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) :International professional body
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE): International (UK based) professional body for structural engineering
London Metal Exchange : Website of the non-ferrous metals market. Includes market data and information on the LME’s educational courses
Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory :Properties and data listed by materials property and materials class
Matweb (Free Materials database) :Searchable database of material properties
TMS Online :The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is an International (US-based) membership association
The Welding Institute (TWI) : Membership-based company providing industry with engineering solutions in welding, joining and associated technologies
The Aluminum Association, Inc :US-based membership association
Aluselect: Computer-based reference database containing technical information on the most widely used aluminium alloys.
Irish Concrete Society : concerned with the technical aspects of design and construction in concrete.
The Cement Industry (BCA):Website includes Information on sustainability issues, health and safety and the British cement association
Copper Development Association : US-based membership body
Corrosion Source :Provides technical information related to corrosion 
NACE International :Association dedicated to protecting people, assets and environment from the effects of corrosion
British Glass
American Iron and Steel Institute : Membership association. Website provides steel industry and markets information and consumer resources.
British Stainless Steel Association : Detailed technical database available on all aspects related to stainless steel. 
International iron and steel institute :Industry membership association
Iron and steel statistics bureau: Offers publications and custom reports covering UK, European and Global trade in steel and raw materials.
Nickel Institute: Detailed technical reports available for free about nickel and nickel containing materials.
Steel Times International : Breaking news stories and searchable news archive.
Steel Construction Institute (SCI)  
UK Steel: Trade association for the UK steel industry
Platinum Metals Review : Quarterly e-journal of research on the platinum metals and of developments in their application in industry
Woodenergy.ie : information on using wood biomass as a carbon neutral, renewable energy source. Wood as fuel for heating systems etc.
Woodspec.ie : a guide to designing, drawing, detailing, specifications of timber as a building material in Ireland.
Timber Research and Development Association

AHEC Europe (American Hardwood Export Council): trade association for the US hardwood industry. The site is designed to provide access to free technical publications and on-line technical information on American hardwood species, products and grades, as well as outlining sustainable forest management in the USA.