Mechanical Engineering
Apps, Books & Tools
Professional resources for mechanical engineers — plumbing system design, pipe sizing, hydronic heating, sprinkler calculations (NFPA 13), ASME code references, and PE exam preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What mechanical engineering tools does EngineersUniverse offer?
EngineersUniverse offers iOS apps and Kindle books covering plumbing systems design (IPC/UPC), domestic water pipe sizing, drain/waste/vent sizing, hydronic heating system design, fire sprinkler hydraulic calculations (NFPA 13), pump selection, and mechanical PE exam prep.
Which mechanical engineering standards are covered?
Our tools and references cover ASME B31.1/B31.3 pressure piping, IPC/UPC plumbing codes, NFPA 13 (sprinkler systems), NFPA 14 (standpipe systems), NFPA 20 (fire pumps), ASHRAE Fundamentals, and NCEES PE Mechanical exam specifications.
Are there sprinkler system design resources?
Yes. We publish Kindle books on NFPA 13 sprinkler system design covering hazard classification, sprinkler selection, hydraulic calculations (Hazen-Williams), pipe sizing, water supply analysis, and backflow prevention.