LibGuides@Southampton: Engineering: Civil Engineering and the Environment

General Websites

Engineer Online This link opens in a new window
News - which can be restricted to a 'channel' (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, etc.).

Key Datasets

British Standards Online This link opens in a new window
Search and access the full text of all current British Standards and many international standards (e.g. ISOs/IECs). See Terms & Conditions for printing and copying.
*From 1/9/2021 onwards, you will need to have the FileOpen plug-in installed to access BSI documents.
The plug-in can be downloaded from Serviceline here. For more information click here.
Digimap This link opens in a new window
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Digimap is an online map and data delivery service. Operated by EDINA at the University of Edinburgh, Digimap offers a number of data collections, including Ordnance Survey, historical, geological, LiDAR and marine maps and spatial data. Registration is required.
ESDU Data This link opens in a new window
ESDU is an engineering knowledge base which provides essential design and analysis methods and guides, data and software tools to help solve complex engineering problems. These design guides can be used in a wide range of engineering disciplines, including ISVR, aerospace, mechanical, civil, transportation and chemical engineering.
Espacenet This link opens in a new window
Search and access full text of patents from over 90 countries. To restrict to UK patents add 'GB' to the 'Publication number' field.
MatWeb This link opens in a new window
Dataset allowing searching for specific materials matching required properties or finding properties for a specific polymer, alloy, etc.

Civil Engineering and the Environment Organisations and Other Libraries

American Society of Civil Engineers This link opens in a new window
The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.
British Geotechnical Association This link opens in a new window
The principal association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom, providing a focal point for organisations and individuals interested in geotechnical engineering.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (NERC) This link opens in a new window
The UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere.
Chartered Institute of Building This link opens in a new window
The Chartered Institute of Building promoting training and support for management careers in construction.
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management This link opens in a new window
The professional body which represents waste and resource professionals working in the sustainable waste and resource management sectors worldwide.
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management This link opens in a new window
Organisation dedicated to working for the public benefit for a clean, green and sustainable world.

CIRIA Resources
Register to the CIRIA resources site with your university email address to access a wide range of information and guides to best building practice.

Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs This link opens in a new window
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Environment Agency This link opens in a new window
Government agency concerned with the protection, improvement and sustainable development of the environment. Provides access to environmental data via DataShare. Registration required for some data.
Institution of Civil Engineers This link opens in a new window
Professional organisation purposed to foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
Institution of Environmental Sciences This link opens in a new window
Organisation engaged with leading debate, dissemination and promotion of environmental science and sustainability.
Institution of Structural Engineers This link opens in a new window
The world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in structural engineering.
Royal Institute of British Architects This link opens in a new window
Institution providing standards, training, support and recognition for the Architecture profession in the UK and overseas.
UK Irrigation Association This link opens in a new window
The only independent organisation representing irrigation in the UK. Interests include the future of UK's water resources; the use of water in agriculture, in amenity and in sports and leisure; and good irrigation design and management practices.

Transportation Organisations and Libraries

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport This link opens in a new window
The independent professional body for individuals associated with logistics, supply chains and all transport throughout their careers.
Department for Transport This link opens in a new window
UK government department responsible for the support of the UK's transport network.
National Highways This link opens in a new window
An Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England.
Institute of Transportation Engineers (US) This link opens in a new window
An international educational and scientific association of transportation professionals.

National Cooperative Rail Research Program (NCRRP)
The National Cooperative Rail Research Program (NCRRP) conducts applied research on problems of interest to freight, intercity passenger, and commuter rail practitioners. Free access to their publications is available.
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The NCRRP is managed by the Cooperative Research Programs of the Transportation Research Board.

Transport Planning Society This link opens in a new window
A society to facilitate, develop and promote best practice in transport planning and provide a focus for dialogue between all those engaged in it.
Transport Research Laboratory This link opens in a new window
The UK's Transport Research Laboratory. TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world-class research, consultancy, product testing covering all aspects of transport.

Civil Engineering, Transport and the Environment Gateways

Architecture.com This link opens in a new window
The RIBA portal serves as a hub for various services related to the Royal Institute of British Architects. Discover architecture exhibitions and displays throughout the year, as well as creative workshops, courses and events based around the diverse architectural collections.
ELDIS This link opens in a new window
Gateway to web information on development, the environment and agriculture. Includes a searchable database which includes many reports, some with links to full text documents.

Transport Web Pages

Department for Transport data sets

All datasets available from Department for Transport

Department for Transport data sets

Road Traffic Statistics

Data and statistics about the vehicle miles travelled by vehicle type, road category and region from the Department of Transport.

Road traffic statistics

GB Road traffic counts
The Department of Transport collects traffic data to produce statistics on the level of traffic on roads in Great Britain

GB Road Traffic Counts