efunda; engineering fundamentals
Information on materials, processes, mathematics, unit conversions. The "Design Center" section provides information on springs, screws, gears, sensors, etc. You may have to register for access to all the available information.
Engineers Edge
Design, engineering, and manufacturing resources.
How Stuff Works
Illustrated, understandable explanations of how things work -- everything from car engines to cell phones, web servers, chocolate, gears, quicksand, and root canals. Browse by category - Auto, Computer, Home - or search.
iCrank.com
The Mechanical Engineering Portal Sections of interest to students include Vendors, Design Tools, Knowledge Center.
Grainger
Browse or search the online Grainger catalog.
McMaster-Carr
Browse or search the online catalog. Pictures and data (sizes, dimensions, performance) are provided for products.
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
One of the largest marketers of industrial supplies and equipment; find product descriptions, specifications, and more.
ThomasNet
"The most comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America."
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineering
Membership information and services, information about ASME publications, selected articles from Mechanical Engineering magazine. Check out the Student Center for career resources, student opportunities and events such as student competitions. Read the online edition of Mechanical Engineering magazine.
SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
Information about association activities, meetings, publications, selected articles from SAE publications such as Automotive Engineering. The Student Resources link goes to Student Central with information about the SAE design competitions, scholarships, and more. At the SAE Store you can browse or search for SAE papers and other publications. We do not subscribe to the SAE papers so you will have to use Document Delivery to obtain copies.
SPE - Society of Petroleum Engineers
Membership information, employment and educational resources, news about the industry, companies, products, and services.
Ann Morgan
aemorgan@csupomona.edu
