Computer Aided Design (CAD): Databases/Articles

A selection of excellent Computer Aided Design (CAD) resources to help you with your studies.

Finding Journal Articles

There are two main ways to find the articles you need:

  1. Search Ara Library databases for articles on your subject. 
    (
    Use this method if you need to find your own articles for an assignment).
    Find an article in a database.

  2. Look for a particular article from a recommended reading list.
    (Use this method if you already have a reading list with the details of an article, e.g. author, article title and Journal title).
    Learn how to find articles from a recommended reading list.

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CAD journals @ Ara Library

Relevant databases

All databases

We subscribe to over 50 different databases ranging from online encyclopedias and dictionaries to industry relevant resources. Below are the ones thought most relevant to your course: 

Academic OneFile (Gale)

A great starting place for all subjects.  

Engineering Source (EBSCO)

Covers Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Material Science, Mechanical, Structural and more. Includes such journals as: Journal of Engineering Design and Architectural Engineering and Design Management.

Lynda.com

Has a huge array of video learning resources on CAD from beginners to advanced.  

Safari Online

Business and computing electronic books

Science Direct

Includes numerous life and physical science titles. Includes useful titles such as:  Automation in Construction

Standards New Zealand

Access to all the NZS and AS/NZS standards online. 

Standards NZ

Google Scholar

Google Scholar Search

 

Google Scholar is a good alternative place to look for academic articles.