Materials of Engineering and Construction (TA:401-492)
TA 401 Periodicals, Societies, Collections, Yearbooks
Summary:
CenBASE/Materials on WWW is a "...searchable database on over 35,000
plastics, metals, composites, and ceramics from over 300 maufacturer
product catalogs worldwide." The site is designed for "...[e]ngineers,
scientists, and purchasing professionals" to aid in "...materials
selection,...research, vendor selection, and materials engineering
education." At the top of the site's main page are links to co-sponsored
sites operated by DOW Chemical Corporation, Polymerland, ANSYS, SDRC, and
the
MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation.
The site's main page offers a CD-ROM version of the site; information
concerning this product is accessible via its link. Present subscribers to
the site access under the "subscribers area," which requires a password.
Information and required fees for subscription are found in the "become a
subscriber" link; the "vistor's area" is the only accessible portion of the
site for those not interested in subscribing. In this area, sample
searches, browses, and manufacturing information are provided. In short,
the database is operable only for subscribers; previewing site services
occurs in the visitor's area.
When searching the database, the user will find a listing of applicable
products, with technical and common names provided. Selecting the product
name then reveals an information page with three options-- properties
information, application, and chemical resistance. Each option produces its
own information page on the substance or article. The "properties
information"
link offers the following properties: (1) mechanical; (2) physical; (3)
processing; (4) thermal; (5) electrical; (6) optical; (and (7) Polymerland
Cross Reference information. All properties are described at room
temperature. The "applications" link offers a description of materials and
specifications for targetted industries. "Chemical resistance" provides
descriptions of resistance to various substances, along with a key to
interpreting symbols. Within the information pages, the details on the
substance will vary according to the type of item selected within the search
process.
The site is maintained by CenTOR Corporation; Garden Grove, California.
To Search:
Database accessible only to subscribers; follow on screen links to yield
desired information.
TA 418.5 Materials of Engineering and Construction. Physical Properties
Summary:
Material Properties Locator Database is a division of the Science and
Engineering Library of the University of Buffalo Library system and was
created by Carole Farmer. The database is used to "...find out which SEL
[ Science and Engineering Library ] reference books contain properties data
(mechanical, physical, electrical,thermal, atc.) for particular types of
materials. Abstracts, properties, and materials covered, and SEL call
numbers are provided."
Six links of interest are found at the top of the site: (1) online resources
(for the SEL library); (2) Library Web Index; (3) services; (4) search; (5)
campus libraries; and (6) homepage (for the University of Buffalo
Libraries). The present site is the query page for the materials properties
database; users will find a link for site description information, searching
information (using WINGS), a keyword search field, and sample search results
(viewable by selecting the site title from this area). After submitting
information to the search field, users will have a detailed results
document.
For each SEL reference work listed in the search results, the following is
found: (1) title; (2) author(s); (3) publication year; (4) SEL call number;
(5) abstract; (6) properties and materials focus information; and (7)
identifiers (keywords).
The site is maintained by the University of Buffalo Libraries; the
University of Buffalo; Buffalo, New York.
To Search:
Fill in keyword search field; scroll to view matching results.
TA 419.A2 Materials of Engineering and Construction. Special Materials. Wood.
General Works
Summary:
WOODWEB and Woods of the World is a joint project of WOODWEB, the "...best on-line
informational resource for the woodworking industry," and TreeTalk, Inc.
Together, the two WWW information sources have launched the project that
will be "...the most detailed and comprehensive wood species database found
on the [WWW]. Each month, TreeTalk presents in-depth information on a new
featured species...." Users will find that weekly, the site's main offering
changes, and that site contents reflect detailed information on a single,
featured wood.
At the top of the site are links to WOODWEB site areas: (1) glossary; (2)
archives; and (3) homepage. Scrolling allows for viewing of site contents
within this location; at the top, users will find an image of the featured
wood. Scrolling below this image, information concerning the wood is
found: (1) common names; (2) environmental profile; (3) distribution; and
(4)
product sources. Likewise, distribution maps are provided, one for each
noted area, accessible via links. A description of color information is
given, as well an alphabetical list of common uses of the wood.
Further information is given on the following topics: (1) grain; (2)
texture; (3) luster; (4) odor; (5) ease of drying; (6) drying defects; (7)
movement in service; (8) natural durability; (9) resistance to impregnation;
(10) resistance to abrasion; (11) gum content; (12) toxic constituents; and
(13) cutting resistance. Details are also given on: (1) blunting effect;
(2) planing; (3) turning; (4) moulding; (5) gluing; (6) nailing; (7)
screwing; (8) sanding; (9) polishing; (10) staining; (11) steam bending;
(12) response to hand tools; (13) strength properties; and (14) comments.
At the bottom of the site, users will find data tables of comparative
analysis, a bibliography of references for wood data, as well as the top
three WOODWEB site links. The site is sponsored by WOODWEB; Montrose,
Pennsylvania, and TreeTalk, Inc.; Burlington, Vermont.
To Search:
Scroll to view site contents.