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The Great Wall of China

It took millennia to build, but today the Great Wall of China stands out as one of the world's most famous landmarks. (Click on the picture for more info)

The Brooklyn Bridge

Linking the borough of Brooklyn with Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge stands as a marvel of engineering. (Click on the picture for more info)

Hoover Dam

Built during the Great Depression, Hoover Dam was a marvel of engineering and labor. (Click on the picture for more info)

Welcome to the Civil Engineering LibGuide

This guide is designed to help students find library and other resources for civil engineering research. Students will have access to the UMass Lowell Library online databases, journals, books, and videos. You will also find selected web resources.

Books: Civil engineering books available in the UMass Lowell library and other libraries worldwide.
Databases: Access to different databases for engineering research.
CE Disciplines: Information about structural, transportation, environmental, and geotechnical.
Career Resources: Information about engineering internships, co-ops and preparation tips.
Professional Associations: Some of the important civil engineering organizations.

Civil Engineering Related Sites

The American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE Standards provide technical guidelines for promoting safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency in civil engineering.
American Institute of Steel Construction
AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST scientists conduct research, create technologies and make discoveries in nearly every scientific and technological field.

Research Activities at UMass Lowell

Geotechnical Engineering
The Geotechnical Engineering Research Laboratory is a division of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the UMass Lowell. The geotechnical engineering program offers an active and informative learning environment for students of various learning styles and interests.
Research Centers & Institutes
UMass Lowell Research Centers differ from one another in focus and scope, but each contribute in unique ways to the common goals of expanding knowledge, generating new discoveries, and having a positive impact on society through informing policy and systemic change.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Civil Engineering Research

Library Home Page

Civil Engineering

Google Scholar