Software Guides

These packages are installed in the MAE Computing Labs, EBU2-230, 203, and 205

Tracker Video Analysis Tool - Tracker is a free video analysis and modeling tool built on the Open Source Physics (OSP) Java framework. It is designed to be used in physics education.

The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design - Book by Michael Ashby and Kara Johnson on material selection for product design. Electronic version available through UCSD library.

Materials : engineering, science, processing and design / Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff and David Cebon - Book by Michael Ashby et. al on material, processing, and design. Electronic version available through UCSD library.

Getting Started with CES - Video tutorials and getting started exercises with the CES Material Selector Software.

CES Video Tutorials - Getting started and example use of the CES Material Selector software package.

CES ME Design Textbook - Electronic version of Materials Selection in Mechanical Design by Mike Ashby is available from the UCSD library when one is on campus or uses VPN. It covers use of the CES software for ME design.