Mechanical Engineering

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Book

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design by Richard G. Budynas; Keith J. Nisbett
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2019
Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design is intended for students beginning the study of mechanical engineering design. Students will find that the text inherently directs them into familiarity with both the basics of design decisions and the standards of industrial components. It combines the straightforward focus on fundamentals that instructors have come to expect, with a modern emphasis on design and new applications.

Database

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Journals, ebooks, and conference proceedings from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
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Website

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
As a global community of mechanical engineers represented in over 140 countries, the Institution is the largest network of mechanical engineering knowledge, skill and opportunity in the world. With an ever growing membership based outside the UK, we develop and maintain key partnerships with leading multi-national employers to ensure their technical workforces are trained to the highest standard. By equipping engineers with the right skills, knowledge and experience to help them develop, we contribute to strengthening the world’s leading companies.

Last Updated: Nov 3, 2023 4:02 PM
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Subjects: Engineering & Technology