The quickest way to get acquainted across all areas of engineering is Knovel. You can find handbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and numeric property and substance data in interactive tables.
You can use the links below to find encyclopedias and handbooks in engineering in the library catalog.
Knovel
Find engineering technical reference tools and material properties.
Engineering Handbooks
A collection of print and online engineering handbooks available at the UA Libraries.
Engineering Encyclopedias
A collection of print and online engineering encyclopedias available at the UA Libraries.