Librarian
Andrea Pritt
Contact:
Library 204A
Penn State Harrisburg Library
351 Olmsted Dr.
Middletown, PA 17057
Penn State Harrisburg Library
351 Olmsted Dr.
Middletown, PA 17057
717-948-6071
Confirming Basic Facts
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new windowA collection of encyclopedias, including the Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Use the search box at the top of the page to search the whole database.
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology by Call Number: REF Q121.M3 2012 (1st floor of library)ISBN: 0071792732Publication Date: 2012-10-12From acoustics to zoology, the bestselling, authoritative encyclopedia that brings the latest in science and technology to students.
- Building Trades IIThis collection of videos shows the "how to" of construction planning, excavation, foundations, framing, and more.
Professional Handbooks
Some of these handbooks are intended for graduates and working professionals, not for first-year students. However, they all give you a taste of "what's next" as you progress through your degree program and grow your knowledge of civil engineering.
Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780470438411Publication Date: 2011-04-26A well-written, hands-on, single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering.
Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers by Call Number: REF TA151.S8 2004 (1st floor of library)ISBN: 0071364730Publication Date: 2004-01-09Covers all important principles and techniques needed by practicing civil engineers.
Autodesk AutoCAD 2017 Fundamentals by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781630570170Publication Date: 2016-03-01Gets you quickly up to speed with the features and functions of this industry-leading civil engineering software.
Autodesk Autocad 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781849699365Publication Date: 2013-01-01This book will take you beyond the 2D frontier and help you create accurate 3D models that simulate reality. This book is crammed full of creative and practical tutorials which will help you master the third dimension
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2017 by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781119243311Publication Date: 2016-08-10A real-world guide for mastering this increasingly prevalent BIM software package.
Applying the Building Code by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781118920756Publication Date: 2016-03-21Explains the requirements of the IBC as they would apply during the common phases of design: from schematic design through to the preparation of construction documents. This effectively highlights applicable requirements of the building code at the appropriate stage of design based on available information.
Fundamentals of Structural Engineering by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9783319243313Publication Date: 2016-02-10Provides a balanced, seamless treatment of both classic, analytic methods and contemporary, computer-based techniques for conceptualizing and designing a structure.
Structural Design of Buildings by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781118839416Publication Date: 2016-04-04Covering common problems, likely failures and their remedies, this is an essential on-site guide to the behavior of a building's structure.
Professional Communications by Call Number: onlineISBN: 0784407320Publication Date: 2004-10-01Provides practical, comprehensive advice on best practice for professional engineering communications.
Modern Construction Handbook by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9783990434543Publication Date: 2013-07-17A systematic approach with chapters on materials, walls, roofs, construction, and environment offers clear and efficient orientation.
Building Construction and Drafting Design by Call Number: T355.M65 1986 (3rd floor of library)ISBN: 0442264380Publication Date: 1986-07-01
Handbook of Construction Management by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781482226652Publication Date: 2016-08-05Provides significant information and guidelines to construction and project management professionals.
Innovative Bridge Design Handbook by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780128004876Publication Date: 2015-11-11Includes the state of the art in bridge design, construction, maintenance, and safety assessment.
Traffic Engineering Handbook by Call Number: onlineISBN: 1118762266Publication Date: 2016-01-19Get a complete look into modern traffic engineering solutions.
Digging Deeper
- ASCE Library (civil engineering) This link opens in a new windowA source for journal articles, conference proceedings, books, and standards published by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- Compendex (Ei Village 2) This link opens in a new windowCovers all aspects of engineering. Includes scholarly journals, conference proceedings, and more.
- Engineering Case Studies Online This link opens in a new windowHigh-quality documentaries on engineering failures and successes. After opening the database, use the links on the left side of the page to explore videos by discipline, event, and more.
The following guides provide links to the library's additional resources for specific areas of civil and environmental engineering:
Project design resources
R.S. Means Cost Data Series17 volumes that provide current information on construction costs estimating data.
Volumes include facilities, mechanical, landscape, labor costs, labor rates, heavy construction, residential, commercial, concrete, electrical, plumbing, interior, exterior, and green building cost data.
- Building Codes and StandardsA link to Penn State's collection of building codes, including the IBC, NEC, and more. Some are available in print at the library, while others are available online.
- Building Types Online This link opens in a new windowArchitectural drawings and photographs of hundreds of recent projects from around the world. The most efficient way to search this collection is to click on the "Advanced Search" option at the left side of the page. Then, under "Building Type," you can choosing "Housing," "Industrial Buildings," and other options.
- BuildingGreen Suite This link opens in a new windowProvides product information, "how-to," news, etc., pertaining to green design.
- Material ConneXion This link opens in a new windowA source for learning about architectural and industrial design products. The "Advanced Search" allows you to select products by composition, usage, processing, environmental sustainability, physical properties, and more.
- SweetsProvides architectural and construction product information, including specs, CAD drawings, and more.