Databases by Type - Technical Handbooks
See also Encyclopedias & Almanacs and Technical Reports for additional resources.
| Database Title | Description | Coverage | Full Text | Restricted to... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASM Materials Information |
Search ASM (American Society for Metals, now known as ASM International) Handbooks Online, the Alloy Center Online, Micrograph Center Online, and Failure Analysis Center Online. Also known as the Metals Handbook. Search Tips | Current | Y | |
![]() CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics |
85th edition, includes data on properties of inorganic and organic compounds, values for fundamental physical constants, and tables needed by chemists, physicists, and engineers. | Current | Y | |
CRCnetBASE |
Searches CRC Press netBASE, full text CRC engineering handbooks, database include (click link below to search each individually): | Current | Y | |
![]() Knovel |
Collection of 900+ science and engineering handbooks, including Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology and Wiley Encyclopedia of Molecular Medicine Titles Included | Help Center | Current | Y | |
Library Catalog |
Search for WPI library materials including print and electronic books, journals, and audio visual materials. To search for these, use subject heading: Handbooks, manuals, etc. Search Tips | Varies | Y |
Last modified: Apr 29, 2008, 11:54 EDT





