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 mechanical engineering to familiarize yourself with terms used in mechanical engineering literature.
Handbooks are often useful for locating data and formulae.
For reference resources in related disciplines, such as biomechanics or robotics, go to Biomedical Engineering Reference or Computer Science and ECE Reference Sources . Nayler, G. H. F. Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering . Society of Automotive Engineers, 1996. N33D4 Parker, Sybil P., ed. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms .