Materials Science
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Background Information
A+ Materials Science and Engineering: Glossary of Terms
Extensive gloassary of Materials Science & Engineering terms compiled by Justin McCarthy, a materials engineer with Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems.
The Engineering Handbook - TA 151 .E424 1996 Sci Ref
Includes basic information for the practicing engineer in industry, government and academia. Includes math tables and indexes.
ASM Materials Engineering Dictionary - TA 402 .A86 1992 Sci Ref
Definitions accompanied by illustrations and tables. An added feature: Technical Briefs - expanded coverage of key material groups.
Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering - TA402 .E53 1986 Sci Ref
A comprehensive reference for, and written by, scientists and engineers in this field. It is arranged according to systematic scheme; has subject and author indexes and systematic outline.
Materials Science and Technology: A Comprehensive Treatment - TA403 .M347 1991 Sci Ref
An 18 volume set dealing with materials properties of solids, metals, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors etc.
Composites Engineering Handbook - TA 418.9 .C6 C63193 1997 SCI Ref
A reference source on fiber-reinforced composites.
Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering - TP1087 .E46 1985 SCI Ref
A 17-volume encyclopedia with 1 supplement and an index volume. A good set for basic information. See following entry for updated and more concise entries.
Polymer Science Dictionary - QD380.3 .A52 1989 and 1997 SCI Ref (2 vol.)
Companion volumes: 1989 focuses on polymer chemistry and physics, 1997 focuses on the expanded terminology and more recent areas of growth. Providing more than just definitions - they give explanations and background information.
Polymer Technology Dictionary - TP1110 .W45 1994 SCI Ref
A complement to the Polymer Science Dictionary. This volume focuses on processing, testing and properties.
Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia - TP1110 .P65 1996 SCI Ref
1166 articles present the state-of-the-art of research and development of polymer science. Articles include references; set includes author and subject indexes, cross references, appendix of data and tables.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology - Q121 .M3 1997 SCI Ref
Pertinent information in every field of modern science and technology; arranged alphabetically, cross references, index volume.
Encyclopedia Britannica (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
Concise as well as scholarly articles on a wide range of subjects.
Citation Guides for Print & Electronic Resources from the UA Library
Examples of citations for MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles, as well as links to subject specific citation styles.
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