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- Aladdin
Matrix and Finite Element Environment a computational
toolkit for the interactive matrix and finite element
analysis of large engineering structures: numerous
functions, including matrix arithmetic, structural
analysis, and mechanics of finite elements. Source code is
available for download after a free registration
- SAL- Numerical
Analysis - Discrete Methods & Related
Tools
- ElectroMagnetic
Analysis Programs (EMAP)
- MGNet is a
repository for information related to multigrid,
multilevel, multiscale, aggregation, defect correction,
and domain decomposition
methods." In short, the material offered on the site
is mainly used to solve partial differential equations
- MGNet Codes
- Index of
Plastics Tradenames contains hundreds of plastics
related product tradenames
- SOLV-DB
online solvent database, browse by solvent name, chemical
formula, synonym etc. Provide a list of physical properties
such as
specific gravity and boiling point, as well as links to
regulatory data, environmental fate data, and health and
safety data.
- TOXNET
(Toxicology Data Network) a collection of databases covering
toxicology, hazardous chemicals and related topics. At the
site, users may access a range of information from
toxicology data, to toxicology literature, toxic release
information and basic chemical information
- Polymer
search
- FFTW (MIT) [tar, zip, pdf, postscript] is a
powerful, free "C subroutine library for computing the discrete Fourier transform
(DFT) in one or more dimensions, of both real and complex data, and of arbitrary input
size. FFTW can be downloaded directly from this site, along with substantial documentation
- Tutorial on Optimization Theory and Difference and Differential
Equations centered on the mathematical aspects of optimization and differential
equations
- Linear Algebra Toolkit
"designed to help a linear algebra student learn and practice a basic linear algebra procedure,
such as Gauss-Jordan reduction, calculating the determinant, or checking for
linear independence." divided into four separate categories, namely determinants, vector spaces, linear
transformations, and matrix representations of linear systems of equations.
- Linear Algebra [.pdf, .zip]
An excellent introduction into topics such as vector spaces, linear systems, and
determinants, and the author is quite good at defining a consistent notation
throughout the book
- Mathematics Help Central [.pdf]
intended for college-level mathematics students. Ready-to-print graph paper can be downloaded in a variety of grid sizes and
layouts
- Introduction to Matrix Algebra [.pdf]
also deals with many advanced topics
- SOS Mathematics: Differential Equations
explains low and high order differential equations, the Laplace transformation, Fourier series,
and much more
- www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome.html
supporting the use of Statistica software but still of general interest
- www.davidmlane.com/hyperstat/index.html
explaining many useful statistical techniques and with links to other
on-line statistics textbooks
- Statistics at Square One
"one of the best selling statistical text books in the UK," has been revised for this online edition.
Written from a medical statistics perspective but it can be used by anyone to learn
the fundamentals of statistics
- StatPrimer, Version 5.2 [.pdf]
covers many universal statistics concepts, but applies them to data sets and
examples involving biology. Anyone wanting to learn about hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, and several other statistical
topics will find this site a valuable resource
- University of California MATLAB Help Desk [.pdf]
extensive documentation and guides to assist users. Several online manuals, which describe everything from basic
usage to graphics and built-in toolboxes, can be downloaded. Documentation is also available for writing programs in C and Fortran to interact with
MATLAB. A handy search tool allows users to enter a function name and receive information about its syntax and usage.
- High Precision Complex
Calculator v1.0 [374k] W9x/2k/XP FREE Many standard functions such as
trigonometric, hyperbolic, and logarithmic are included. Loops are
supported. Both expressions and results can be saved to a file. Also accepts
FORTRAN syntax
- Concepts and
Applications of Inferential Statistics online statistics textbook. 17
chapters from beginning concepts to what would likely be covered in a second
or intermediate course in statistics
- Bridging the Vector Calculus
Gap [.pdf, .tex] - between the way vector calculus is usually taught by
mathematicians and the way it is used by other scientists
- Slide Rule v1.0
[2.1M] W9x/2k/XP FREE switch between four different makes of slide rules
from Picket to Faber-Castell. You can also turn on and off the body and
slide front
- Java Applets for
Visualization of Statistical Concepts over 30 Java applets - four main
categories of material are basic concepts, statistical tests, regressions,
and anova - both continuous and discrete distributions and analysis
- eqndb online search for equations
(primarily from college and semiconductor physics) by keyword and/or
symbol, eventually rendering a list of related items. Once an item is
chosen, the page shows the equation, describes each symbol, sites a
reference, and allows users to add it to their "myeqndb" account
- Plus Magazine: an
internet magazine which aims to introduce readers to the beauty and the
practical applications of mathematics all the back issues are kept in an
online archive
- Is pi random? a new formula for
pi permits one to calculate the n-th binary or hexadecimal digits of
pi, without having to calculate any of the preceding n-1 digits
- Harvey Mudd
College Mathematics Online Tutorial [.pdf] includes over 40 tutorials
that address methods and theorems in precalculus, single and multi
variable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
- pLab: A Server on the Theory
and Practice of Random Number Generation
- Curious and Useful Math
a collection of many mathematical curiosities, some of which are useful,
but most are simply interesting tidbits to amaze and perplex others. Many
of the items will make readers wonder, "How in the world is that
possible?" Fortunately, the author provides explanations.
- Mathematics
Encyclopedia (PRIME) is an impressive collection of mathematical terms
and concepts
- Interactive Mathematics
Miscellany and Puzzles to help people "learn, if not math itself,
then, at least, ways to appreciate its beauty
- Numerical Methods for Partial
Differential Equations: probably best used as a supplement to a
differential equations course, since the most useful resource is the
online textbook. This begins with an introduction to ordinary and partial
differential equations, and then goes into more complicated topics, such
as finite differences, Fourier Transforms, and Lagrangian methods. There
is also a Java applet that performs many functions related to differential
equations. To access the video lectures, registration and payment are
required; however, the textbook can be freely viewed online or downloaded
as an Acrobat file.
- TILU Table of Integrals
Look Up Text books usually offer some sort of table defining a few of
the common integrals, but they are often too short and poorly arranged.
This useful site puts an end to mindless searching through print versions
of integral tables. Simply input an integral, and the result is displayed
in seconds
- Journal of Graph
Algorithms and Applications Almost any discipline requires some
sort of graphical representation, and specific uses of graph algorithms in
various fields are addressed in this journal.
- The Electronic Journal of
Combinatorics [.pdf, .ps] free electronic journal proofs, algorithms,
and other issues related to the combinatorial theory. There is also a
section with numerous combinatorics surveys; these are less technical and
provide a good background on various topics, such as combinatorial games
and Venn diagrams
- MuPAD Research Group a
tool for general purpose numerical and symbolicalgebra computations. The
latest version can be downloaded from this site, and a free license can be
obtained if the software is registered and used for non- profit personal,
educational, or research purposes. Some of MuPAD's special features
include "object oriented programming and user definable data
types," dynamic modules, and a source code debugger.
- The Mathematical Atlas a very
large collection of articles about aspects of mathematics at and above the
university level, but (usually) not at the level of current research, mainly geared toward modern mathematics,
and there are currently 97 different areas covered. Each article gives a
basic introduction to the subject, applications and related fields, and
selected topics. There are also many references to resources
- Online Algebra Textbooks [pdf]
graduate level textbooks. An introduction to abstract algebra. Algebraic number theory.
- Maths Online an
interactive multimedia learning environment for high school and college
level mathematics students and teachers
- "Algebraic Topology"
Published in 2002, Allen Hatcher offers a link to download his book in its
entirety
-
Elements of Abstract and
Linear Algebra by Dr. Edwin Connell, Published in December 2001,
can be obtained free of charge from this Web site
- Introduction to
Matlab A good introduction to Matlab is given through a math
department Web site at the University of Queensland. The tutorial starts
by explaining basic functions, such as arithmetic and complex number
calculations. Then, it progresses to two and three dimensional plots and
matrix notations. The site presents the material very well; a table of
contents allows readers to quickly jump between sections for easy
reference. The introduction can also be downloaded in postscript or Adobe
Acrobat (.pdf) format to view offline.
- Wolfram Research's Mathematical
Functions over 37,000 formulas. Documents explaining general
identities and notations used on the site are also available; however,
users must sign the guestbook before they can be viewed
- Vectorland:
An Introduction to 3D Vector Analysis covers many topics, like dot and
cross products, vector equations of lines and planes, shortest distance
calculations, and parametric curves
- The KnotPlot Site
[.mpeg] looks at the mathematical side of knots and the theory behind
them. There are many categories of knots to explore, with hundreds of
pictures of some very perplexing twists and tangles. The pictures were
created with the KnotPlot software, which can be downloaded from a link on
the site's home page
- Intro to statistics
- Macaulay 2 Home Page
[.tar, .gz] a powerful software tool that supports "research in
algebraic geometry and commutative algebra."
- Professional Development - How 2 set
up by 5 UK engineering institutions. It has been written in such a way that the
information and suggestions are appropriate no matter which institution you belong to, or whether you are working towards professional recognition or
just for your own needs.
- Engineering and Technology board (Part of the former engineering council)
-- promotion of engineering
-- professional registration
- The Engineers Forum on Sustainability [pdf]
founded to "help promote the principles and practice of sustainability."
- Copper Data Center Database literature on copper,
copper alloys and copper technology dating back to 1965
- The UK MOD defence standards home page
has many useful links to defence and national standards and industry links
UK Defence standards are free to download (as are the US MIL standards from
the site at Columbus, Ohio)
- Science Portal The
Australian governmental Web site links from all of Australia's
research and research-related organization Web sites. The portal can
be searched or browsed by various research topics
- DARPA
Fact File: A Compendium of DARPA Programs [.pdf] details the
efforts being made to minimize threats and ensure US national
security, development of new technologies and advanced systems and
investigations into "high-risk, high-payoff technologies. There
are numerous references to the war on terrorism that describe DARPA's
involvement and specific projects to defend against terrorist acts
- The Center for Networking and
Distributed Systems Many of the center's research projects are
described, which are investigating areas such as distributed
clustering and metacomputing. There is also specialized software that
can be downloaded free of charge under certain conditions.
- ETH Zurich - Homepage
- Bletchley
Park Computer museum and another
link to it
- SciTechResources.gov
easy access to US government resources related to science
and technology
- Grenoble
High Magnetic Field Laboratory
- Los Alamos
National Laboratory
- Institute of
physics - contains their buyers guide
- IEC Download
and Resource Area (English)
- National Resource for
Global Standards--ANSI S earchable interface to bibliographic
information about more than 225,000
approved standards
- FreePatentsOnline.com
provides fast, free patent searching, with powerful
features such as PDF downloading, search management
functions, collaborative document folders, and more.
- IBM etc patent search
- IBM Patent Server Web
Site It is free and allows you to search for
US Patents from 1971 to the present. You
can search by keyword, author etc. etc.
and you can usually call up an scanned
image of the patent complete with
diagrams
- US
Patent Full Text Database
- US patent search
- Institute of Physics now has the
tables of contents plus abstracts from many of its journals on-line
- UK
Science City - linking universities
and industry + various value added
services
- Ensys, a US engineering training provider is developing a
comprehensive
international directory of engineering sites
- Project
management and general business links from the Trioform
project management software site
- Eureka's
new website for engineering products and services has a database of over
12,000 suppliers with data for more than 100,000 products and services for
UK manufacturing. You can search and select by product category,
company name, brand name and technical attributes. There is also a
daily news service and an extensive technical reference library section
that will grow on a continuous basis.
- To Science Databases
global link to on-line resources which include news feeds, archives,
libraries, research databases, catalogs, and statistical data." The
Science category page contains databases organized into twenty-two
subjects that include astronomy, chemistry, energy, geography, geology,
oceanography, and physics. A science Web site link is also provided, as
well as pages to non-physical science databases and sites
- SciNet Science Search Science,
Engineering, and Medical Search Engine and Directory
- PSIgate
(Physical Sciences Information Gateway) resources focused on astronomy,
chemistry, earth sciences, physics, history of science, and more.
- Globalspec A
comprehensive engineering parts finding service offering free access to
their database of products, vendors, and specifications
- Thomas register of European
manufacturers
- The
Scientific Web under each discipline heading is a
hyperlinked list of software packages. Click on the
software package name, and you are taken to a page
displaying the product maker, system requirements, data
and graphics format, and a one- or two-paragraph
description also links to demos
- Popular
Science_ 50 Best of the Web ten categories, including
visual science, science learning, the universe, and high
technology
- Global
manufacturing database
- Global
Manufacturing Network: How to Join
- Edinburgh
Engineering Virtual Library
- Scientific and
technical sites list
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- Lunchtime
learing on FMEA, reliability, six sigma, Weibull Analysis
- Wolfbane
Cybernetic Home Page - Scientific, Technical and Medical
Research, Design, Systems and Services into the Future and a
very handy Digital Terrestrial TV reception and path
cross-section calculator
- Open Source and Free
Project Management Tools are listed on this useful site
- Heat Transfer Textbook
introductory engineering textbook on heat and mass transfer online without
charge
- Mechanical Engineering reference site includes various tables and reference documents and links to a wide variety of other web sites associated with Mechanical Engineering.
- The Expert System for Thermodynamics [Java]
concepts covered at the site include Exergy Analyses, Open Processes, and Combustions in Closed Chambers. Students and educators can
then view the Slide Show to receive a preface to the problem solving
atmosphere
- Claire's free Safety Sign Builder
a free online application that automatically makes safety signs in PDF format.
Creates US style ANSI- or OSHA-compliant safety signs -- do not enter, no smoking,
poison, etc.
- ElsevierEngineering 7 gateways covering different engineering
subject areas." Specialized sections devoted to civil, electrical,
mechanical, and other engineering disciplines are available. The site serves
as an excellent starting point for subject-specific research, as well as a
source for news and conferences. Most of the site's features are available
to registered members; although registration is free, it takes a couple
minutes to complete.
- Best Mechanics [Flash]
covers statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
- The Wavelet Tutorial: The Engineer's Ultimate Guide to Wavelet Analysis
starts with a firm overview of the basics and then gradually moves on to subsequent topics
of time and frequency domain analysis. The relationship of wavelets to a
similar concept, the Fourier transform, is discussed
- ENGnetBASE: The Mechatronics Handbook [.pdf]
"possibly the best, most comprehensive online resource dealing
with mechatronics"
- Useful
Science and Engineering E-Books mechanical and
electrical engineering, mathematics, software, and other
pure sciences. Some of the titles are in-depth analyses
spanning 500 pages, while others are short introductions
less than 50 pages
- Metric
Conversion Factors area, force, hard conversions for
construction materials, length, mass, pavement, pipe, plate,
power, pressure or stress, reinforcing steel, sheet metal,
sieve, symbols, temperature, volume, and several others
- Plumbing
Systems physics provides information on fluid
statics, fluid dynamics, the chemistry of PVC pipe, fluid
statics and dynamics in the laboratory, modeling pipe
systems, and more.
- Grant
Prideco: Engineering Toolkit contains nearly 100
equation solvers. Most are related to civil engineering and
calculate effects due to pressure, parameters for pipe
threading, and more
- Engineering
Tips - engineering self help forum
- Fuel
Cells Today diverse range of materials about fuel cell
technology and information on different types of fuel
cells, their applications, history of their development,
possible materials to use in their design, and more
- GrayLit Network
a portal for technical report information generated through
federally funded research and development projects. Searches
can take place within any combination of the five databases,
which include the Defense Technical Information Center
Report Collection, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Reports, DOE
Information Bridge Report Collection, NASA Langley Technical
Reports, and the EPA National Environmental Publications
Internet Site
- NIST Data
Gateway scientific and technical data that cover a broad
range of substances and properties from many different
scientific discipline
- Engineering Media Lab resource for engineering students taking introductory courses in
statics or dynamics. Online books and lectures guide users through concepts such
as three-dimensional motion, friction, and vibration
- The Engineering
Web (GlobalSpec)makes it faster and easier for you to research topics,
products, and services
by limiting your search to technical and engineering-related Web sites,
including standards, patents, part numbers, material properties and
application notes.
- The Engineer's Toolbox -
allows you to calculate bending in beams, compressions in columns, etc -
also has a database of material properties
- Engineer's Edge: Solutions by
Design contains a wide variety of engineering, design, and
manufacturing information mostly in the form of online calculators and
equation charts, other resources such as drill sizes, gauge charts and
material properties are also available
- Machine Tool Technology
the Virtual Machine Shop is a great place to learn about machining tools
and practices. The online demonstrations show how to properly use devices
like milling machines and engine lathes in different configurations and
with various attachments
- Engineering
Statistics Handbook [Dataplot] massive resource for applied
statistics methods and probability. The online publication covers a wide
range of topics, Some of the handbook uses a software tool called Dataplot,
which is a free, multi-platform scientific visualization system that can
be downloaded directly from NIST.
- Operations
research lecture notes The bulk of the material is divided into
deterministic and stochastic topics. Since OR is such a broad subject,
there are several seemingly unrelated issues that are examined in the
context of OR. The tutorials section has a few practice problems for
people to test their understanding, and the solutions are provided.
- Sterling Engine -
animations which demonstrates the principle plus commercial CHP units
- Oxford University:Chemical and
Other Safety Information general information about the potential
hazards of chemicals,over 5,000 chemicals are profiled
- engAPPLETS: JAVA
applets fall into three main categories: statics, dynamics, and fluid
dynamics.
- An amazing personal site specifically for some of its links relating to cosmology
- Cambridge
Relativity [Quicktime] black holes, the big bang, cosmic strings, and
quantum gravity
- The Oxford
Virtual Science Walk explores some of the most important and
interesting historic scientific sites in Oxford
- Aerodynamics
for Students [.xls, .m, .f, .zip] an online aerodynamics textbook for
college students includes fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, gasdynamics,
aircraft performance, and propulsion. There are MATLAB, Excel, and FORTRAN
files and data sheets that accompany the reading
- About MEMS Technology
provides a good introduction to MEMS, how they are built, and how they
operate. The most descriptive section is The Beginner's Guide to MEMS
Processing, which explains the processes of deposition, lithography, and
etching.
- The Universal
Troubleshooting Proces is an abbreviated version of the book
Troubleshooting Techniques of the Successful Technologist by Steve
Litt. UTP consists of ten steps designed to help modern workers
diagnose the system in question and ultimately repair it. The process
is very general and can be applied to virtually any well-defined
system. Each step of the process is carefully outlined and can be
easily followed
- The Long Now
Foundation Danny Hillis envisions a 10,000-year clock, one that
will put current perceptions of the future into a different perspective
- Molecular
Weight Calculator v6.12 [2.1M]
W9x/2k/XP FREE contains a formula finder and amino acid notation converter
among other tools
- Waterjet Web Reference offers a
thorough introduction to waterjets, describing how they work and what they
can do. Comparisons are made to conventional machining processes, and the
advantages of waterjets are outlined. Other sections of the site include
an Engineer's Guide, a video gallery of waterjets in action, free software
related to abrasive-jet machining, and frequently asked questions.
- Engineer On A Disk
great resource for any undergraduate engineering student studying for a
fundamentals exam. The site spans nearly every engineering discipline,
topics include circuits, materials, computer programming and hardware,
mechanical device design, mechatronics, quality control, manufacturing
processes, and general reference
- FreeCalc.com: Online Applications
for Engineering Design. Over fifteen engineering design applications can
be used freely online; to be able to save your work and get further
benefits, a subscription is required. Categories include general
engineering, liquid and gas flow, fans and HVAC, pumps, heat transfer,
vessels and tanks, and civil and structural engineering
- Design inSite
to inspire designers to consider materials and processes which are new or
unknown to them with an impressive set of cross-listed databases that
consist of products, materials, and manufacturing processes. The power of
the site is apparent from the interconnectivity of these three databases
- Online units
conversion website
- AAAdvanced
Engineering Concepts
- Micrologic Acronym
Dictionary of Communications Terms - an 87 page long Adobe PDF
file
- Nanotechnology
Database is a source of online information on
major research centres, funding agencies, major reports,
and books
- The Hydrogen and Fuel
Cell Investor
- OpenDX
open source visualization software based on IBM's
Visualization Explorer download program, read about the
program and its applications
- Sketches
of a History of Classical Electromagnetism (Optics,
Magnetism, Electricity, Electromagnetism) featuring
a timeline of events
- Engineering
Weather Data Products Weather data arranged by
locality are accessible at this searchable database
- Transatlantic
Cable Comunications explores the history of
telegraphy, the cable's social impact, science of
telegraphy and some key inventions.
- Scientists Close in on Elusive Particle" http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_913000/913637.stm
- Higgs Boson on the Horizon" http://physicsweb.org/article/news/4/9/2/1
- Help solve a mystery of molecular biophysics by
volunteering your computer's "free time" to a distributed
computing project
- Cleaning Up the Nuclear Weapons Complex: Internet
Resources
- Traffic
Waves: Physics for Bored Commuters
- The
Civil Engineer's Mega Bookmark boasts
links to over 1,000 online resources of
interest to civil engineers
- Physics2000
Table of Contents
- Butler Group ITXplorer.com
-- Providing Researched Information
for IT Professionals
- Welcome to EEVL
- the internet guide to engineering
- AVEL -
Australasian Virtual Engineering Library
- Electronic
Repair Tips
- Reviews of
Modern Physics
- Tessella s/w reports
- Water software
- Program to
calculate ventilation components
- EDN Access
Registration Form...
- Industry Net
Shareware Library
- Industry Net
Shareware Library Packet and Amateur
Radio
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- Copyright Bob Anderson
- 22 August 2007