General encyclopaedias and dictionaries can be a useful starting point when looking for information on a topic. Here are some reference titles.
The books in the TUS Midlands library are organised according to the Dewey Classification system. Generally, books covering Engineering have a class mark beginning 62. However, some subjects such as Management are held in 658, while Mechanical material is held in 547 or 668. The subject areas below link to the library catalogue.
547.28 Polymerization and condensation | 547.7 Macromolecules and related compounds polymers |
547.84 High polymers | 620.192 Polymers (engineering materials) |
668.4 Plastics | 668.41 Techniques, procedures, apparatus, equipment, etc. |
668.413 Extrusion | 668.42 Polymerization plastics |
668.423 Thermoplastic plastics | 668.9 Polymers and polymerization |