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Online Engineering Dictionaries

  • Acronym Finder - look up the meanings of acronyms.
  • OneLook - one search box searches 626 dictionaries at once, or browse the dictionaries, including dictionaries of various languages and specific dictionaries for technical fields.
  • Science and Engineering Encyclopaedia  - entries in mathematics, computing, mechanical engineering, noise and vibration, more, often with online calculators, by Dirac Delta Consultants.

Engineering Directories

History of Engineering

Library Resources

News Groups for Engineers

Online Maths Solvers

  • Guide to Online Schools - A complete list of online maths resources
  • Martindale's Calculators On-Line Centre - over 10,000 basic and specialised calculators from Martindale's 'The Reference Desk'
  • Google - type a maths equation or conversion right into Google (example: 56*45 or "4 litres in cubic inches)
  • WebMath - everyday maths, units conversions, solving equations. Gives answers as well as explains theory.
  • QuickMath - solves equations of all kinds
  • Calculator City - calculators for loans, algebra, chemistry, etc.
  • Time and Date.com - useful calculators for worldwide time, duration between two dates, day of year, etc.
  • FX Converter - convert between 164 currencies. WAP version available for travellers.

Resources for Engineering Instructors

  • World Lecture Hall - search the Web for pages related to particular academic courses. Search by topic, instructor, institution, etc. Pages indexed range from syllabi and supplementary readings to full-on Internet-based courses.
  • Discover Engineering Online - resources for K-12 educators and kids
  • William Godden Structural Engineering Slide Library - photos of structures representing various types, some famous, with commentary. Maintained by the National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering.
  • TechnologyStudent.com  - basic information on a variety of subjects such as the design process, gear systems, cams, structures, basic CNC work for teachers and students. Includes many animated graphics.
  • Engineering Case Studies - from Carleton University, a catalogue of 250 engineering case studies, with information about how to order them electronically or find them in journals. Also contains articles on how to write a case study and how to use case studies in the classroom.
  • The Construction Education Connection - not a very discriminating collection, but if you are looking for a resource for teaching about construction, it's in here somewhere
  • National Centre for Construction Education and Research - NCCER develops and publishes standardised construction and maintenance curricula, safety programs, management education, industry image materials and craft skills assessments.
  • Professional Publications, Inc. - designed to help engineers prepare for and pass engineering licensing exams. Includes information and products related to the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the Professional Engineer (PE) exams.
  • EducatingJane.com - explores engineering as a career option and provides information about women in engineering and basic engineering course work from USA universities

Web Engineering Search Tools

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