LibGuides: Engineering Subject Guide: Mechanical Engineering articles

Where to look for Mechanical Engineering articles

As well as Library Search, there are a large number of specialist resources that will help you find articles useful for mechanical engineering research. These include:

IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new window
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IEEE Digital Library, also known as IEEE XPlore, is a large database of journal articles and conference proceedings covering all areas of engineering (not just electrical). It is an excellent resources for engineering research.
For off-campus access select Institutional sign in, then select Shibboleth. Search for University of Dundee and login with username and password.
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) online journals collection This link opens in a new window
This collection covers all 25 ASME journals from 2000 to present + Applied Mechanics Review (AMR). Also includes ASME Conference Proceedings - 300+ titles from 2008 to the present.
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Academic journals resource containing abstracts and citations.
For off campus access select "login" then "Other Institution Login". Choose UK Access Management Federation from the box then University of Dundee. Enter your University of Dundee username and password. Intermittent login problems (Sept.2023); if you have any difficulties gaining access, try clearing cookies, and using another browser'
Web of Science This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive database indexing all subject areas, from 1900 onwards. Includes citation indexes.
For off campus access select Institutional Sign in/UK Federation/University of Dundee then enter your University of Dundee username and password

There is also an A-Z list of all resources available at University of Dundee. You may wish to skim through this list to see if there are other resources that would be useful for your topic. You can also make an appointment with a librarian to get further advice.

LibKey Nomad

Download the LibKey Nomad browser extension for simpler and quicker access to the full text of journal articles and eBooks. More information about how LibKey Nomad works is available on the e-journals guide.

Help with finding articles

There is a guide on literature searching to help your search searching for articles, or you can contact the library with any questions.

Other useful resources for Mechanical Engineering

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) This link opens in a new window
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Online video training resource that covers many software packages and subject disciplines such as Business, 3D Animation, 3D Drawing, 3D Printing, CAD, Design Techniques, Education, Photography, Video, and Web Design
Login with your University of Dundee username and password. New users must first register to get access by clicking on the 'Join now' option,
Box of Broadcasts This link opens in a new window
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Box Of Broadcasts (BoB) provides over 2 million programmes broadcast on UK terrestrial television and radio. BoB is only available within the United Kingdom. You do need a TV licence to use BoB.
For off campus access, Sign In, select home institution University of Dundee, then sign in using you University of Dundee username and password.