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Modern welding by Question: What value lies in a reference work? Why should you bother to consult these books?
Answer: Reference books help create a framework around your topic. They can help guide you in asking the right questions. Reference books can help researchers become more efficient database searchers - in formulating which keywords (or search terms) to use. Scholarly reference books also contain bibliographies (!!) - a listing of some of the most respected secondary and most useful primary sources on a topic. In a nutshell.... reference books are a great way to begin your research.
Use the following terms in a subject search to find related items in the library catalogue.
Subject headings to explore:
• Welding
• Welding--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• Pipe fitting--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• Underwater welding and cutting.
Here are some awesome books to get you started on your research topic.
Welding : principles and applications by Modern welding by 
Welding Metallurgy by 
Standard welding terms and definitions : including terms for adhesive bonding, brazing, soldering, thermal cutting, and thermal spraying by Solder Joint Reliability [electronic resource] by 
Corrosion of Weldments [electronic resource] by 
Joining : understanding the basics [electronic resource] by Article databases contain information about articles, and often include the full-text of the articles as well.
While searching our discovery service will find articles for you, databases allow you do more controlled and precise searching.
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Some really great resources to consult are: