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Useful structural technology and materials web links evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists are listed below:
General Links
A to Z of Materials
Free knowledge tool providing information on materials
American National Standards Institution (ANSI)
Coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the US
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
Voluntary standards development organisation. Source for technical standards for materials, products, systems and services
ASM International
International society for materials engineers and scientists
British Society for Strain Measurement (BSSM)
The BSSM sits at the interface between industry, academia and the wider engineering community and promotes their interaction to ensure the wide dissemination of new ideas and best practice in the field of engineering measurement.
Engineering Integrity Society (EIS)
The Engineering Integrity Society offers a unique forum for industrial engineers to exchange ideas and experience. Since its foundation in 1985 the EIS has made an important contribution to engineering science, holding major National and International Conferences, organising and co-ordinating specialist task groups, and presenting technical seminars. Membership is World-wide.
ESDU (Engineering Science Data Units)
Validated engineering design data, methods and software. Search for datasheets or view the abstracts. Full-text datasheets can be viewed in the
IMechE library or are available for week loan.
FESI
FESI (the UK Forum for Engineering Structural Integrity) was established in 2001 because of the need for a forum to encourage best practice in the assessment of structural integrity across industry sectors and businesses. It has brought together, as a national grouping, senior engineers and scientists drawn from various industries, businesses and academia with technical specialisms to explore the current and developing challenges of the Structural Integrity community.
Forum for Applied Mechanics (FAM)
The Forum for Applied Mechanics exists to promote interactions between all organisations in the UK with an interest in applied mechanics both experimental and theoretical.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
International professional body
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
International (UK based) professional body for structural engineering
Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology
A free online service providing access to Web resources evaluated and selected by subject specialists for education and research
London Metal Exchange
Website of the non-ferrous metals market. Includes market data and information on the LME's educational courses
Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory
Properties and data listed by materials property and materials class
Matweb (Free Materials database)
Searchable database of material properties.
NAFEMS
NAFEMS is dedicated to providing independent information on engineering analysis and simulation.
National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC)
NAMTEC is a not-for-profit Research and Training Organisation (RTO) focusing on the UK’s Advanced Engineering and Metals (AEM) sector. NAMTEC's mission is to establish and develop a flagship organisation that delivers outstanding research, training, technology and knowledge transfer services to metals and manufacturing companies, regionally, nationally and internationally.
TMS Online
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is an International (US-based) membership association
The Welding Institute (TWI)
Membership-based company providing industry with engineering solutions in welding, joining and associated technologies
Aluminium
The Aluminum Association, Inc
US-based membership association
Aluminium International Today
Complementary website to the printed publication
Aluselect
Computer-based reference database containing technical information on the most widely used aluminium alloys
Cement
The Cement Industry
Website includes Information on sustainability issues, health and safety and the British Cement Association
Copper
Copper Development Association
US-based membership body
Corrosion
Corrosion Source
Provides technical information related to corrosion
Journal of Corrosion Science and Engineering
Online journal
NACE International
Association dedicated to protecting people, assets and environment from the effects of corrosion
Glass
British Glass
Iron and steel
American Iron and Steel Institute
Membership association. Website provides steel industry and markets information and consumer resources
British Stainless Steel Association
Detailed technical database available on all aspects related to stainless
International iron and steel institute
Industry membership association
Iron and steel statistics bureau
Offers publications and custom reports covering UK, European and Global trade in steel and raw materials
Nickel Institute
Detailed technical reports available for free about nickel and nickel containing materials
Steel Times International
Breaking news stories and searchable news archive
UK Steel
Trade association for the UK steel industry
Plastics, polymers and rubber
British Plastics & Rubber Online
Online monthly magazine for plastics and rubber processors in the UK
Polymers & Liquid Crystals (PLC) Virtual Textbook
Produced at the Case Western Reserve University, this virtual textbook includes 3-D animations and video footage from actual experiments
Rubber and plastic news
Subscription required for full access but includes information on conferences and a directory and buyers guide
Platinum
Platinum Metals Review
Quarterly e-journal of research on the platinum metals and of developments in their application in industry
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