Latest Internet resources added to the engineering subject area

Nano green technology

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site describes a method of cleaning semiconductor, flat panel display (FPD), and data storage disk drive (DSDD) which is more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.

There is a brief technical article and a powerpoint presentation explaining the process. A series of articles are available in pdf format. Product information is given. A powerpoint presentation on intellectual property is provided.

National platform for the built environment

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes information on construction research in the UK as well as news about European research in the field.

There are a series of policy documents in pdf format. Information on the organisation and its membership is available. The site can be searched by keyword. The National Platform for the Built Environment was formed from the Construction Research and Innovation Strategy Panel (CRISP).

James Dyson foundation (JDF)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes articles describing the process of engineering design, starting with the design brief and working through.

There is information for young people who might be considering engineering as a career. Posters, teachers packs and design kits are available through the site.

Construction and building

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This blog site includes posts highlighting new products for the construction and building industry.

It can be browsed by category or tag and also searched by keyword. There are a few posts on issues affecting the construction industry.

Silicon wafer processing

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This full text document describes the various stages of silicon wafer processing.

It includes illustrations and is in pdf format.

RCA-1 silicon wafer cleaning

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This document, published in 1999 describes the RCA standard method of cleaning of silicon wafers.

It is in pdf format.

Agilent : seminar materials

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes a large number of full text supporting documents in pdf format from seminars run by Agilent covering their instrumentation and measuring products.

The items can be browsed by application or by product category.

Agilent : training materials

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes a large number of full text tutorials in pdf, html or doc format covering measuring instrumentation produced by the Agilent company.

The site can be browsed by type of equipment or by application.

Roman concrete

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes a series of full text articles in either pdf or html format covering the composition and structural use of ancient Roman concrete.

Information on modern concrete is provided for comparison. A gallery section includes photographs of Roman concrete structures. There is a FAQ with questions about Roman concrete structures. Information on a related book is available. Links to related sites are provided.

Refractory concrete tutorial

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site is a tutorial, illustrated by photographs, explaining how to make refractory concrete. Other areas of the site describe how to build a traditional oven and how to maintain it as well as use it safely.

Structural mechanics intro

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site provides an introduction to the principles of structural mechanics with illustrations and examples.

It defines compression, tension, bending, shear and torsion forces and their effects on structures. There is a brief glossary of terms.

Structural analysis

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes a series of articles explaining the factors to consider in structural analysis of beams, columns, trusses and arches.

There is information on relevant structural design software and a link to free software which can be downloaded. Spreadsheets for calculations are provided.

Concrete quarterly archives

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes an archive of issues of Concrete Quarterly magazine from 1947 onwards.

Issues are provided in pdf format and some of them are divided into sections. There are four issues a year and they cover aspects of concrete and its use in construction.

Concrete centre : construction methods

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes articles covering types of construction using concrete including hybrid concrete construction, tunnel form, tilt-up, post tensioned construction, self compacting concrete and also modern methods of construction.

There are design tools which can be downloaded. Registered users can also download more detailed full text documents in pdf format

Key2concrete

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This database site includes full text documents including diagrams in both pdf and html format covering the use of concrete in construction.

Articles can be browsed by topic or by alphabetical listing. There is information on standards and environmental issues. A listing of books used as reference is provided.

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