Materials Links & Resources

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Links to sites with general information about engineering materials:

MatWeb (http://www.matweb.com)
Martindale's "The reference desk" (Gives data and other informations)
University of Cambridge material selection and processing resources for design and technology.
MatData Materials Search Engine
M.J. VanVoorhis TechData provides a listing of engineering reference data that is commonly found in reference books.

Here you can find the descriptions and properties of common engineering materials:

Plastics:

Metals:

Wood

Fabrics & Rope:

Fasteners & Chains

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