On this page are many resources located in the libraries at Carnegie Mellon, as well as electronic sources, that can help you get started on your research. Check subject-specific encyclopedias to get an overview of your topic. Many encyclopedia articles have footnotes that will lead you to additional sources. Use dictionaries specific to engineering and materials science to familiarize yourself with terms used in materials science and engineering literature.
Handbooks are often useful for locating data and formulae.
For reference resources in related disciplines, such as mechanics or biomedical information, go to Biomedical Engineering Reference or Mechanical Engineering Reference . Davis, Joseph R., ed. ASM Materials Engineering Dictionary . ASM International, 1992. A512 Brown, Colin D. Dictionary of Metallurgy .