PPI PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition, A Comprehensive Civil Engineering Review Book


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CERM16, the reference manual and study guide every PE Civil Examinee needs! Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (Also known as CERM16) is the only reference you need to prepare for the Breadth portion of the PE Civil exam. This comprehensive manual follows NCEES PE Civil exam specifications and addresses complex topics by parsing them into condensed, understandable, readable sections. Offering a complete review of all exam topics, this reference manual is up-to-date to the current exam specifications and design standards, and employs instructional design to enable comprehensive understanding that builds exam confidence. The PE Civil exam is a 9-hour, closed-book computer-based test (CBT) that is now offered year-round at approved Pearson Vue testing centers. Use this reference manual to fully prepare for this professional engineering exam. Key Features: Complete exam review for the Breadth portion of the PE Civil exam, including the following subjects: Project Planning Means and Methods Soil Mechanics Structural Mechanics Hydraulics and Hydrology Geometrics Materials Site Development Brief overview of each afternoon Depth exam. Up-to-date codes including: AASHTO, HCM, IBC, ACI and more. Recommendations for a study schedule to keep you on track. Exam tips for exam-day readiness. After you pass the exam, the PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (CERM16) will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your civil engineering career. Also available for individual purchase is the PE Civil Companion for the 16th Edition, a convenient side-by-side companion offering a comprehensive index with thousands of entries covering all topics; over 100 appendices; and over 550 common civil engineering terms and definitions.




Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam


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Comprehensive Civil Engineering Coverage You Can Trust The Civil Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive textbook for the NCEES Civil PE exam. This book's time-tested organization and clear explanations start with the basics to help you quickly get up to speed with common civil engineering concepts. Together, the 90 chapters provide an in-depth review of all of the topics, codes, and standards listed in the NCEES Civil PE exam specifications. The extensive index contains thousands of entries, with multiple entries included for each topic, so you'll find what you're looking for no matter how you search. Due to the changes in codes for the 2015 NCEES PE exam, there are some updates to this edition. Though not all of PPI's products reflect the adopted editions of the new design standards, in most cases the principles change very little. While specific procedures, equations, or values may change gradually from one edition of a design or reference standard to the next, PPI's books continue to provide an appropriate overview of the design concepts presented, and will prepare you for the upcoming exams. This book features: over 100 appendices containing essential support material over 500 clarifying examples over 550 common civil engineering terms defined in an easy-to-use glossary thousands of equations, figures, and tables industry-standard terminology and nomenclature equal support of U.S. customary and SI units After you pass your exam, the Civil Engineering Reference Manual will continue to serve as an invaluable reference throughout your civil engineering career. Topics Covered Construction: Earthwork Construction and Layout; Estimating Quantities and Costs; Construction Operations and Methods; Scheduling; Material Quality Control and Production; Temporary Structures; Worker Health, Safety, and Environment Geotechnical: Subsurface Exploration and Sampling; Engineering Properties of Soils and Materials; Soil Mechanics Analysis; Earth Structures; Shallow Foundations; Earth Retaining Structures; Deep Foundations Structural: Loadings; Analysis; Mechanics of Materials; Materials; Member Design; Design Criteria Transportation: Traffic Analysis; Geometric Design; Transportation Planning; Traffic Safety Water Resources and Environmental: Closed Conduit Hydraulics; Open Channel Hydraulics; Hydrology; Groundwater and Well Fields; Wastewater Treatment; Water Quality; Water Treatment; Engineering Economics




Pass the Civil Professional Engineering (PE) Exam Guide Book


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The Pass the Civil Professional Engineering (P.E.) Exam Guide Book was developed because practice is the most essential component to passing the Civil Professional Engineering (P.E.) Exam. Training with materials similar in format, timing, language, and style will help to master the exam when it counts the most. The passthecivilPE Guide Book provides necessary information in the form of a combined practice exam and study guide that will deliver utmost confidence for the passing the Civil Professional Engineering (P.E.) Exam. The passthecivilPE Guide Book effectively presents several breadth exam problems and solutions you MUST know about the Civil Professional Engineering (P.E.) exam in an organized, extremely concise, and easy-to-digest manner. This not only helps you eliminate being overwhelmed, but also helps you effectively study and learn typical information you need to pass the exam. Simply put, it's created to provide the most effective and efficient resource for preparing for the exam. Provide yourself with a great exam resource to use for preparation that is much less stressful and much more effective. Have a guide that can be used during the exam to help to tackle typical problems efficiently - and ultimately pass the Civil Professional Engineering (P.E.) Exam ONCE AND FOR ALL!!




Civil Engineering PE Practice Exams: Breadth and Depth


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Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test! Presented in the Breadth and Depth format of the actual exam, this comprehensive guide is filled with hundreds of realistic practice questions based on the Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering (PE-CIVIL) exam, given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Detailed solutions, including equations and diagrams, are provided for every question. Civil Engineering PE Practice Exams offers intensive test preparation and is the perfect companion to Civil Engineering PE All-in-One Exam Guide. COVERS ALL EXAM TOPICS, INCLUDING: Structural: materials, member design, design criteria Geotechnical: soil mechanics, foundations, excavation, seismic issues Water resources and environmental: hydraulics, hydrology, water supply and quality, wastewater treatment Transportation: capacity analysis, planning, freeways, multilane highways Construction: scheduling, estimating, quality control, safety




Civil Engineering Pe Practice Exams


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Two Full Breadth Practice Exams for the Civil Engineering PE Exam Contains 80 problems that are representative of the actual Civil Engineering PE Exam. Each question has been designed in accordance with the latest NCEES specifications. These questions were created by real, practicing civil engineers that are familiar with the actual exam. Each question comes with a detailed solution to help you study efficiently and effectively. Register your book at CivilPEPractice.com for additional practice questions! Exam Topics Covered: Project Planning Means and Methods Soil Mechanics Structural Mechanics Hydraulics and Hydrology Geometrics Materials Site Development




PPI PE Civil Practice Problems, 16th Edition – Comprehensive Practice for the NCEES PE Civil Exam


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CEPP16 - The Most Comprehensive Practice on the Market for the PE Civil exam! PE Civil Practice Problems contains over 900 problems designed to reinforce your knowledge of the topics presented in the PE Civil Reference Manual (CERM16). Short, multiple-choice problems that focus on individual engineering concepts and longer, more complex problems challenge your skills in identifying and applying related engineering concepts. Problems will also familiarize you with the codes and standards you’ll use on the civil engineering exam. Topics Covered: Civil Breadth Project Planning; Means and Methods; Soil Mechanics; Structural Mechanics; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Geometrics; Materials; Site Development Construction Earthwork Construction and Layout; Estimating Quantities and Costs; Construction Operations and Methods; Scheduling; Material Quality Control and Production; Temporary Structures; Health and Safety Geotechnical Site Characterization; Soil Mechanics, Laboratory Testing, and Analysis; Field Materials Testing, Methods, and Safety; Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads; Earth Structures; Groundwater and Seepage; Problematic Soil and Rock Conditions; Earth Retaining Structures; Shallow Foundations; Deep Foundations Structural Analysis of Structures; Design and Details of Structures; Codes and Construction Transportation Traffic Engineering; Horizontal Design; Vertical Design; Intersection Geometry; Roadside and Cross-Section Design; Signal Design; Traffic Control Design; Geotechnical and Pavement; Drainage; Alternatives Analysis Water Resources and Environmental Analysis and Design; Hydraulics–Closed Conduit; Hydraulics–Open Channel; Hydrology; Groundwater and Wells; Wastewater Collection and Treatment; Water Quality; Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment; Engineering Economic Analysis Key Features: Over 900 practice problems to help prepare you for the NCEES PE Civil Exam. Frequent references to figures, tables, equations, and appendices in the PE Civil Reference Manual. Six-minute, multiple-choice problems that follow the NCEES PE Civil exam problem format and focus on individual engineering concepts. Complex problems that challenge your skills in identifying and applying related engineering concepts. Equally supports U.S. customary and SI units and meticulously identifies units that carry through in all calculations.




PE Civil Exam Review Guide


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PPI Concrete Design for the PE Civil and SE Exams, 3rd Edition – A Comprehensive Review Book for the NCEES PE Civil and SE Exams


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A Comprehensive Review Book for the NCEES PE Civil and SE Exams An in-depth review of concrete design methods and standards, Concrete Design for the PE Civil and SE Exams presents the concrete design and analysis methods most needed by civil and structural engineers. The book’s 12 chapters provide a concise but thorough review of concrete theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis. It’s multiple-choice problems and scenario-based design problems will enhance your problem-solving skills, and each problem’s complete solution lets you check your solving approach. On exam day, you can use this book’s thorough index to quickly locate important codes and concepts. Topics Covered Columns and Compression Members Continuous One-Way Systems Design Specifications Development of Reinforcement Flexural Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams Materials Prestressed Concrete Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Members Serviceability of Reinforced Concrete Beams Shear Design of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slab Systems Key Features 51 example problems demonstrate how to apply concepts, codes, and equations Over 40 figures and tables provide essential support material A complete nomenclature list defines the industry-standard variables and symbols used in each chapter Includes code references to familiarize you with the exam-adopted codes, such as ASCE 7 and ACI 318 Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company




Civil Engineering PE All-in-One Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Fourth Edition


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The most complete, up-to-date Civil Engineering PE exam guide Fully updated for the latest technical standards and exam content, this effective study guide contains all the information you need to pass the challenging Civil Engineering PE exam. Written by a registered PE and experienced educator, Civil Engineering PE All-in-One Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Fourth Edition, features equations, diagrams, and study strategies along with nearly 200 accurate practice questions and solutions. Beyond exam preparation, this comprehensive resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all material on the NCEES PE Civil exam, including: Reinforced concrete beams, slabs, and columns Steel beams, tension members, and compression members Bridge, timber, and masonry design Soil sampling, testing, and classification Design loads on buildings and other structures Shallow and deep foundations and retaining walls Seismic topics in geotechnical engineering Water and wastewater treatment Freeways, multilane highways, and two-lane highways Engineering economics, project scheduling, and statistics




Civil Engineering All-In-One PE Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Third Edition


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Fully updated for the latest standards and exam content, this complete guide is the only resource engineers need to pass the Civil Engineering PE Exam the first time. Civil Engineering All-in-One PE Exam Guide, Third Edition is the only resource an engineer needs to pass the PE-CIVIL exam administered by the National Council of Examiners in Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). This exam is required by all 50 states for PE certification. The book is formatted to mirror the five subdisciplines of the exam--Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Transportation, and Construction—and follows accepted PE syllabus content. End-of-chapter problems and solutions help you prepare for the exam questions. The third edition has been revised to include changes in design standards for reinforced concrete, structural steel, highway design, and traffic engineering. Chapters on structural engineering are expanded to help you prepare for the new Structural PE exam and a brand-new chapter on Building Analysis and Design is included. New chapter on Building Analysis and Design Updated for changes in codes, design standards, and PE syllabus End-of-chapter practice problems and solutions Covers all material on the NCEES PE Civil Exam Formatted as both a study tool and an on-the-job reference Updated structural chapters will aid those preparing for the 16-hour Structural PE Exam