The following are important databases for Mechanical Engineering, however if you don't see what you're looking for, please go to the Database Directory for Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering to browse a wider selection.
BSOL includes all British standards and international and European standards that have been adopted as British standards. It also includes ASTM, ISO and IEC standards that haven't been adopted as British standards. BSOL also holds BSI Publicly Available Specifications, as well as BSI books.
Follow the links below to browse databases for specific types of resources.
You can use our Database Directory to browse a broader range of databases that are relevant to Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering as well as other subjects. The directory also allows you to identify databases that provide access to specific types of resources (e.g. Full Text Articles, Streaming Video, Patents, Theses and Dissertations, and much more).
The University of Manchester's research is internationally recognised. Go to Research Explorer, Manchester's research database, to discover the breadth of research produced by staff across the University.
Browse research publications from the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (please note: whilst many of the publications listed are available to access/Open Access, some records are for forthcoming titles awaiting publication).