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Compendex (Engineering Index)

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2023 10:32 AM


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Compendex (the computerized version of Engineering Index) is the premiere engineering research database. It covers over 2,600 publications (primarily journals and conferences) in all areas of engineering and applied science.

Subject coverage includes aeronautical and aerospace engineering; applied physics (high energy, plasma, nuclear, and solid state); bioengineering and medical Equipment; chemical Engineering, ceramics, plastics and polymers, food technology; civil and Structural Engineering; environmental technology; electrical Instrumentation, control Engineering, power engineering; electronics, computers, communications; energy technology and petroleum engineering; engineering management and industrial engineering; light and optical technology; marine engineering, naval architecture, ocean and underwater technology; mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and transportation; and mining and metallurgical engineering and materials science.

Leads to citations and abstracts, as well as selected full text, for journal articles, conference papers, and non-governmental technical reports.

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Dates Covered

1884 to the present. Updated monthly.

Print Counterpart

Engineering Index 
Library Annex 
CALL NUMBER: TA 145 .E62, 1892-1997

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Engineering Librarian

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Erin Rowley
Contact:
119 Lockwood Library
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260
epautler@buffalo.edu
716-645-1369