Latest Internet resources added to the engineering subject area

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.

Road traffic technology

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes white papers about road construction, parking management, traffic signals and other aspects of road traffic technology.

There is industry news as well as information on forthcoming events. An archive of newsletters is provided. Links to relevant websites including road transport technology organisations around the world are available and there are profiles of companies.

Frequently asked questions about atomic force microscopy

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Created by Peter Eaton, Chemistry Department, University of Porto, this collection of frequently asked questions was created to assist those who were submitting samples for examination using atomic force microscopy (AFM). It also includes links to related websites.

LCM systems : technical notes

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This company site includes an article explaining what a load cell is and its use in measuring weight or force.

There is a glossary of technical terms as well as a table of unit conversion factors. Links to other parts of the site including product information and software are available.

London brownfield sites

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site is provided by the London Development Agency and includes definitions of brownfield land.

There is an interactive map showing locations of brownfield land in London. Links to related sites are provided.

Oil and gas community

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes magazine articles and news stories relevant to the oil and gas industry.

There are discussion forums for members. Links to related group sites are provided. A directory of members is available. Industry job vacancies are listed.

icademic : civil engineering resources

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

This site includes lists of links to civil engineering related resources under the headings: university departments; news sites; journals and books; societies; job listings; research institutes and events.

There are links to relevant news stories.

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