A concise, portable, and readily accessible electronic document, typically in Portable Document Format (PDF), used by engineering professionals. This resource often contains frequently referenced formulas, conversion factors, material properties, and design guidelines. For example, a civil engineer might maintain such a document including steel beam section properties or concrete mix design criteria.
Such a readily available, easily searchable file promotes efficiency and accuracy in calculations and decision-making processes. Historically, engineers relied on physical handbooks, which could be cumbersome to transport and search. The digital format offers the advantage of rapid information retrieval and convenient updates, contributing to improved workflow and reduced errors in engineering projects.
