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Mechanical Engineering: Databases

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Databases provide access to high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, dissertations and many other resources. 

These databases have been especially selected for this subject area. When carrying out your research for a piece of work, you will need to search more than one database to find all of the journal articles relevant to your topic, as each database covers different journal titles.

Database Spotlight

ASTM Compass Search Interface

ASTM Compass

A collection of industry-leading standards and technical engineering information created by the world's top technical experts and business professionals representing 135 countries. Covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health & safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering (Provided by Publisher).

Essential databases

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.

 

Key database categories

Follow the links below to browse databases for specific types of resources.

Database Directory

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).

Database Directory - Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering and Management

Research at the University of Manchester

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).

 

Research Explorer Search Interface

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