A collection of Archimedean miscellanea under continual development; includes descriptions of some of his inventions, biographical information, and at least one logic problem.

“ASCE’s Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction serves as a technical forum for the dissemination of practical information and real-world experiences associated with how design and construction engineers, consultants, and managers have solved unique problems, faced difficult challenges, and survived failures encountered in the pla …

Useful for non-chemists interested in the growth and development of chemical engineering as a profession. It includes a history of the industry, references to this century’s contributions, a timeline of events, an extensive bibliography, and various special features and charts describing, for example, energy resources, nitrogen, growth of chemical …

This site, “sponsored by The Peterson Firm, LLC, a law firm concentrating in asbestos litigation,” provides an overview of mesothelioma and other health conditions caused by exposure to asbestos. Includes causes, symptoms, and treatments; resources for veterans and workers; tools for locating a physician; and related health news.

“MatWeb’s database includes thermoplastic and thermoset polymers such as ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, polyester, and polyolefins; metals such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys; ceramics; plus a growing list of semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering materials.”

Contains illustrated articles about materials engineering, materials properties, applications and manufacturing technologies written by experts in the field.

“Includes links to experts, discussion of optimization of chemical processes, design and laboratory reports (complete, online examples), spreadsheet solutions, some links to other useful sites, and an answer to ‘why become a chemical engineer?'”

Definitions of science and engineering terms and math terms.Calculation help available.

Provides a collection of ergonomics standards and guidelines, products, services, training, and forums. Includes job review and analysis tools and checklists, biomedical analysis tools, case studies, anthropometric data, and other ergonomics resources.

Introduces beginners and non-technical people to information about superconductors. Includes history of superconductors and recent developments in the field. Provides hyperlinked terms within articles, leading to additional information.

“Datasheet Locator is a free electronic engineering tool that enables you to locate product datasheets from hundreds of electronic component manufacturers worldwide.”

“The NIST WebBook will provide access to the full array of data compiled and distributed by NIST under the Standard Reference Data Program. The NIST Chemistry WebBook contains: Thermochemical data for over 6000 organic and small inorganic compounds; Enthalpy of formation; Enthalpy of combustion; Heat capacity;Entropy;Phase transition enthalpies …

“Pollution Engineering is the only environmental magazine that covers manufacturing locations and waste treatment facilities that purchase more than 86 percent of the $112 billion spent annually for products, equipment and services to prevent, control, treat and dispose of air, water, solid and hazardous contaminants in the $191 billion environment …

“Authoritative information about the hazards of chemicals is essential if they are to be used safely. IPCS INCHEM consolidates a wide variety of information produced by a number of international bodies whose goal is to assist in the sound management of chemicals. IPCS INCHEM provides a means of rapid access to information on chemicals commonly used …

“A source of information regarding stormwater pollution, treatment methodologies, and related issues. With this on-line library you can download research papers, software, and information regarding Nonpoint Source Pollution, Best Management Practices, upcoming conferences, NPDES, TMDLs, and other Stormwater topics.”

Detailed technical reports on high volage, switches, fiber optics, power relays, and other utility-related subjects. Documents in .pdf format and generally written for engineers.

The site is a resource for urban planners and environmental engineers that includes articles, statistics, and links to similar groups.

“iCivilEngineer is a web directory which exclusively indexes and catalogs web sites of civil engineering knowledge and technology. It covers all disciplines of civil engineering. Of most interest are tutorials, feature technical articles, university lecture notes, online full text papers, real-world engineering project information and web based new …

“Established in 1971 at the University of California, Berkeley, the National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering (NISEE) provides timely access to technical research and development information in earthquake engineering and related fields of structural dynamics, geotechnical engineering, engineering seismology, and earthquake hazard miti …