Links to useful web sites
by Andrew C. Whyte, BSc, MSc, CEng, M.I.Mech.E.
Here are some links to web sites that I have found useful as part of my continuous
development, research or just plain curiosity.
- www.ansys.com
ANSYS finite element analysis. Latest information on ANSYS. Case studies, conference papers.
- www.asme.org
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Useful for what's going on in mechanical engineering.
- www.boltscience.com
The Bolt Science company. Useful glossary and tutorials on bolted joints. Also examples of bolt failures.
- www.imeche.org
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers. What's going on in mechanical engineering.
- www.nafems.org
NAFEMS. What's going on in engineering simulation methods such as finite element analysis.
- www.lusas.com
LUSAS finite element analysis. Case studies on stress analysis of structures.
- www.nasa.gov
NASA. What's happening in aero-space. Lots of stress analysis reports.
- www.w3.org
The World Wide Web consortium. Essential reading for what's going on in web development.
- www.bipm.org
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures. Essential reading for what's going on in The International System of Units.
- www.engc.org.uk
The Engineering Council. Read all about the regulatory body of the UK Engineering profession.
- www.stickssn.org.uk/
STICK. Scottish Transport & Industry Collections Knowledge Network. Read all about the Scottish Transport & Industry Collections.
- www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/contentback.htm/
John Walter, The Engine Indicator. Here is a wealth of useful information on the history and working of the engine indicator.
- www.maritimearchaeologytrust.org/
The Maritime Archaeology Trust. Read all about the Trust set up to study and manage underwater cultural heritage.
- www.museum.maritimearchaeologytrust.org/
The Shipwreck Centre and maritime museum. Explore a World Under the Waves.
- www.shrewsburysteamtrust.co.uk/
Coleham Pumping Station. Visit a Steam and Vintage Machinery Museum, Shrewsbury.