Following titles have been recently added in the Knovel Database for engineering and scientific online books.

Adhesion aspects of thin films. Volume 1 [electronic resource]
Adhesion aspects of thin films. Volume 2 [electronic resource]
Adhesion measurement of films & coatings. Volume 2 [electronic resource]
Adhesion measurement of films and coatings [electronic resource]
Chemical physics of nanostructured semiconductors [electronic resource]
Ecological aspects of polymer flame retardancy [electronic resource]
The statistical nature of strength and lifetime in polymer films and fibers [electronic resource]
Surface contamination and cleaning [electronic resource]
Thermal oxidation of polymer blends [electronic resource]
Thermal stability of engineering heterochain thermoresistant polymers [electronic resource]

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Thomas Telford Journals (TRIAL) provides access to 20 Institution of Civil Engineers Journal titles. Up to 5 years' back files are also available. This trial runs through December 1, 2007.

Among the several journals Thomas Telford publishes are: Advances in Cement Research, Bridge Engineering, Geotechnique, Geotechnical Engineering and Geosynthetics International.

Until the trial expires, access to these and other titles is available at: Thomas Telford Journals (TRIAL)

or

1. Go to Drexel University Libraries
2. Click on "Find Databases/Journal Articles"
3. Browse databases by title.
4. Thomas Telford Journals (TRIAL)

or

The individual journals are also listed in the e-journal list (search for Thomas Telford as vendor).

Please send your feedback to Jay Bhatt at bhattjj@drexel.edu

Journals include:

Bridge Engineering 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Civil Engineering 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Construction Materials 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Engineering Sustainability 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Geotechnical Engineering 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Géotechnique 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Geosynthetics International 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Maritime Engineering 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Magazine of Concrete Research 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Municipal Engineer 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Advances in Cement Research 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Structures & Buildings 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Transport 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Water Management 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Waste and Resource Management 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Energy 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Structural Concrete 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Management, Procurement and Law 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007
Ground Improvement 01/Jun/2007 - 01/Dec/2007

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Books24x7 now provides access to a number of Engineering books online. Its Engineering Pro collection is currently on Trial until June 30th.

Access: Books24x7

Under 'Browse Topics' section, select view by 'Engineering Topics'

Titles include:

ASHRAE GreenGuide: The Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, Second Edition
Biophysical and Structural Aspects of Bioenergetics
Process Control: A First Course with MATLAB
The Global Technology Revolution: Bio/Nano/Materials Trends and Their Synergies With Information Technology By 2015
Physics for Engineers and Scientists

Various engineering disciplines are covered. Please send your your feedback to Jay Bhatt at bhattjj@drexel.edu
Trial ends on June 30th.

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