Key resources
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ICE virtual library(Institution of Civil Engineers, UK) hosts all the publications of ICE: journals, eBooks and conference proceedings.
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ASCE research library (American Society of Civil Engineers)A comprehensive online tool for locating articles of interest across all disciplines of civil engineering. Provides full-text access to papers from ASCE Journals and Proceedings.
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ICONDA: international construction databaseIncludes the worldwide literature in all fields of building construction, construction engineering, architecture and town planning. Most citations include abstracts. From 1974+
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ProQuest science & technology databasesProquest science & technology databases provides access to the leading journals in science and technology. Includes Materials research database with METADEX, Advanced technologies research database with Aerospace, and Engineering research database.
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GeobaseInterdisciplinary database strong on environmental & 'green' issues. It indexes journals, books, reports & theses, providing access to information for development studies, the Earth sciences, ecology, geomechanics, human geography, & oceanography.
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BUILD: Australian building construction and engineering database via InformitProduced by the Building Information Resource Centre of CSIRO, BUILD database indexes and abstracts published and unpublished worldwide material in the building, construction and engineering field including fire technology. 1990-2002
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ESDU | for engineers by engineersProvides validated engineering design data, methods and software that form an important part of the design process for industry professionals. The ESDU collection allows you to explore and optimise design iterations so you can validate final designs. Includes MMDH (metallic materials data handbook); MMPDS (metallic materials properties development and standardization).
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Australian transport index: ATRI via InformitIndexes all ARRB Group and Austroads publications. Coverage of other Australian & New Zealand publications is comprehensive; overseas publications are indexed more selectively. 1960+
Featured resource
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NearmapConsists of high quality PhotoMaps over Australian cities and towns that are updated monthly.
Related resources
Standards
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