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Ebooks in the Library

The library has an extensive collection of ebooks on a variety of topics. To find what is available, enter your subject in the library catalog followed by "ebooks." For example: "supply chain management" ebooks. Putting quotes around your topic area means the catalog will search on the phrase ("supply chain management") rather than each word separately.

Almost all of the library's ebooks are multiuser. This means that your whole class could access the book simultaneously and for free!

University Library

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MecMovies
"MecMovies is an extensive collection of examples, theory, and games designed to complement the entire Mechanics of Materials course. The software features impressive graphics and animation that are highly effective in visually communicating course concepts to students. Special emphasis is placed on developing the learner's understanding and proficiency in basic concepts and skills through interactive exercises and games. Classroom implementation of the software has produced improved student performance and more positive student attitudes regarding the Mechanics of Materials course."

Open Textbooks

BookBoon
BookBoon carries more than 35 titles on different mechanical engineering topics.
Statics
This wikibook covers the fundamentals of forces and moments.

Open Courseware

MIT Open Courseware
MIT Open Courseware offers an extensive series of online courses. Course format generally includes lecture videos, interactive concept quizzes (solution key), problem sets, terms and definitions, suggested topics and links, and exams (with solution key).