PPI PE Structural Reference Manual, 10th Edition – Complete Review for the NCEES PE Structural Engineering (SE) Exam


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The NCEES SE Exam is Open Book - You Will Want to Bring This Book Into the Exam. Alan Williams' PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the PE Structural exam the first time. PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) features include: Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods New content covering design of slender and shear walls Covers all up-to-date codes for the October 2021 Exams Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained 270 example problems Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-book practice problems Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods. Topics Covered: Bridges Foundations and Retaining Structures Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic) Prestressed Concrete Reinforced Concrete Reinforced Masonry Structural Steel Timber Referenced Codes and Standards - Updated to October 2021 Exam Specifications: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO) Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) International Building Code (IBC) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7) National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD and National Design Specification Supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS) North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI) PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI) Seismic Design Manual (AISC 327) Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS) Steel Construction Manual (AISC 325)




Structural Engineering Reference Manual


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The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the NCEES 16-hour Structural PE exam. Nearly 40 practice problems with step-by-step solutions help you sharpen your problem solving skills, while demonstrating how to arrive at solutions most efficiently. Numerous charts, tables, and figures make it possible to work most exam problems using the reference manual alone. Quickly locate the important information you need to solve problems using the comprehensive index. Because the Structural PE exam requires a thorough familiarity with relevant codes, the Structural Engineering Reference Manual, 5th Edition, is updated to the following: 2004 edition of PCI 2005 edition of ASCE 7 2005 edition of NDS 2005 editions of ACI 318 and ACI 530/530.1 2005 edition of AISC, Steel Construction Manual 2006 edition of IBC 2007 edition of AASHTO Exam Topics Covered Reinforced Concrete Design Timber Design Foundations & Retaining Structures Design of Reinforced Masonry Prestressed Concrete Design Seismic Design Structural Steel Design Design of Bridges _____________________________ Since 1975 more than 2 million people preparing for their engineering, surveying, architecture, LEED®, interior design, and landscape architecture exams have entrusted their exam prep to PPI. For more information, visit us at www.ppi2pass.com.




PPI SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual, 9th Edition – A Comprehensive Reference Guide for the NCEES SE Structural Engineering Exam


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Updated to the latest NCEES code updates Get your SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual study schedules at ppi2pass.com/downloads. Comprehensive Coverage for the SE Structural Engineering Exam The SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual prepares you for the NCEES SE structural engineering exam. It provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods related to vertical and lateral forces. All exam topics are covered, and exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced. You will learn how to apply concepts by reviewing the 270 example problems, and you will strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 50 end-of-chapter practice problems. Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach. Access to supportive information is just as important as knowledge and problem-solving efficiency. The SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual’s thorough index easily directs you to the codes and concepts you will need during the exam. Cross references to more than 700 equations, 60 tables, 250 figures, 8 appendices, and relevant codes will point you to additional support material when you need it. Topics Covered Bridges Foundations and Retaining Structures Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic) Prestressed Concrete Reinforced Concrete Reinforced Masonry Rock and Soil Mechanics Structural Steel Timber Vertical Forces Referenced Codes and Standards AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO) Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) International Building Code (IBC) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7) National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD and National Design Specification Supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS) North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI) PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI) Seismic Design Manual (AISC 327) Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS) Steel Construction Manual (AISC 325) Key Features: A robust index to facilitate quick referencing during the NCEES SE Structural Engineering Exam. Cross references more than 700 equations, 60 tables, 250 figures, 8 appendices, and relevant codes. Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company




Se Structural Engineering Buildings Practice Exam


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SE Structural Engineering Buildings Practice Exam contains two 40-problem multiple-choice breadth exams and two four-essay depth exams consistent with the NCEES SE exam's format and specifications.




PPI PE Structural Bridges Practice Problems with Solutions – Practice Problems with Full Solutions for the NCEES PE Structural Engineering (SE) Exam


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David Micnhimer’s PE Structural Bridges Practice Problems with Solutions (STBR) is a new book designed to help practice for Bridge questions on the PE Structural (SE) Exam. This book is a comprehensive review of different types of bridge questions you can encounter on the breadth portion of the exam. Features of this book: 77 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of bridge design Up-to-date with codes and references for the October 2021 PE Structural (SE) Exam Complete solutions show you step-by-step how to solve problems




Seismic and Wind Forces


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PPI PE Structural 16-Hour Practice Exam for Buildings, 6th Edition – Practice Exam with Full Solutions for the NCEES PE Structural Engineering (SE) Exam


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PE Structural 16-Hour Practice Exam for Buildings, Sixth Edition offers comprehensive practice for the NCEES PE Structural (SE) exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the PE Structural exam the first time. PE Structural 16-Hour Practice Exam for Buildings, Sixth Edition features include: The Most Realistic Practice for the PE Structural Exam Two 40-problem, multiple-choice breadth exams Two four-essay depth exams consistent with the NCEES PE Structural exam’s format and specifications Multiple-choice problems require an average of six minutes to solve Essay problems can be solved in one hour Comprehensive step-by-step solutions for all problems demonstrate accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches Solutions to the depth exams’ essay problems use blue text to identify the information you will be expected to include in your exam booklet to receive full credit Supplemental content uses black text to enhance your understanding of the solution process Referenced Codes and Standards AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO) 8th Ed. Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602) 2016 Ed. Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) 2014 Ed. International Building Code (IBC) 2018 Ed. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI7) 2016 Ed. National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD and National Design Specification Supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS) 2018 Ed. Seismic Design Manual (AISC 327) 3rd Ed. Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS) 2015 Ed. Steel Construction Manual (AISC 325) 15th Ed.




Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook


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The Most Complete and Up-to-Date Resource on Forensic Structural Engineering Thoroughly revised and featuring contributions from leading experts, this definitive handbook offers comprehensive treatment of forensic structural engineering and expert witness delivery. From exploring the possible origins of errors, through investigating and analyzing failures, to working with the legal profession for assigning responsibilities, Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, Second Edition covers every important topic in the field. The design and construction process Design and construction safety codes, standards, and regulations Standard of care and duty to perform First steps and legal concerns after a failure Engineering investigation of failures Origins and causes of failures Loads and hazards Design errors, construction defects, and project miscommunication Defects, deterioration, and durability Mechanisms and analyses of failures in steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and temporary structures; building envelope; and structural foundations Litigation and dispute resolution The expert consultant and witness




PPI SE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems, 6th Edition – Comprehensive Practice for the NCEES SE Exam


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Targeted Training for Solving SE Exam Multiple-Choice Problems SE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems will help you pass the vertical and lateral breadth components of the SE exam. This book’s 94 multiple-choice problems are grouped into two chapters—vertical forces and lateral forces—that correspond to the exam’s two breadth exam components. Problems are representative of the breadth exam’s format, scope of topics, and level of difficulty. A comprehensive step-by-step solution for each problem demonstrates accurate and efficient solving approaches. Get your SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual study schedules at ppi2pass.com/downloads. Topics Covered Vertical Forces Lateral Forces Referenced Design Standards AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) Steel Construction Manual (AISC) Seismic Design Manual (AISC) North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI S100) North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Lateral Design (AISI S213) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI7) International Building Code (IBC) National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD (NDS) Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (NDS) Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602) Key Features Connects relevant theory to exam-like problems. Become familiar with exam-adopted codes and standards. Each problem includes a hint that provides optional problem-solving guidance. Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company




PPI Steel Design for the PE Civil and SE Exams, 3rd Edition – A Complete Guide for the NCEES PE Civil and SE Exams


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A Complete Guide for the NCEES PE Civil and SE Exams Steel Design for the PE Civil and SE Exams gives you a thorough overview of the concepts and methods you’ll need to solve problems in steel analysis and design on the PE Civil and Structural SE exams. Sharpen your problem-solving skills and assess your knowledge of how to apply important specifications with 37 exam-like, multiple-choice practice problems, each one accompanied by a detailed, step-by-step solution showing both LRFD and ASD methods. Topics Covered Allowable Strength Design (ASD) Bolted Connections Combined Stress Members Composite Steel Members Flanges and Weds with Concentrated Loads History and Development of Structural Steel Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Loads and Load Combinations Plate Girders Steel Beam Design Steel Column Design Tension Member Design Welded Connections Referenced Codes and Standards Steel Construction Manual and Specification (AISC 325 and AISC 360) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7) International Building Code (IBC) Key Features Clear explanations of required codes and standards Detailed examples illustrating a wide range of common situations Confidence-building practice problems Side-by-side LRFD and ASD solutions Thorough index and easy-to-use lists of tables, figures, problems, and nomenclature Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company