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Civil engineering
A guide to library and other information sources for civil engineering courses
Useful websites
Engineering reports online
- AUT engineering reports Use the search box to find engineering research. Limits are on the right.
- NZResearch.orgFind research from New Zealand universities and polytechnics.
Research tips
Research is all about knowing what you need and finding the right terms and search strategies to find the information. Here are some questions to start you off:
- What do I already know?
- What more do I need to know?
- Who are the experts in the field and what terms do they use?
- How does the info that I've found fit with what I need?
On this page are links to examples of other students' projects and to advanced search options to get you started.
Start with the Search Rapua box above.
- Google Advanced Search Find better results using the search tips on this page!
On the shelves
- Find expert knowledge in books on the subject.
- Ask your supervisor for good books or articles for your research.
Online research articles - library
- Applied Science and Technology Source This link opens in a new window
Useful for all engineering courses. Very good for computer, electronic, civil, materials and environmental engineering.
- Standards New Zealand This link opens in a new window
Contains NZS and joint AS/NZS standards for use while at Manukau Institute of Technology. - Knovel - Engineering and Maritime eBooks This link opens in a new window
Includes ASCE and other international standards and data
Other online articles
Can't find a free copy of an article? - interloan up to 4 articles through the library.