Seismic Principles Practice Exams for the California Special Civil Engineer Examination


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There's nothing like a practice exam to help you get ready for the real thing, and this book gives you two. Each 2-hour exam is designed to prepare you for the seismic questions on the California Special Civil Engineer exam. Step-by-step solutions are provided for all 94 multiple-choice problems. Please note that the problems reference the 2001 CBC.




Seismic Principles Practice Exams for the California Civil Seismic Exam


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Seismic Principles Practice Exams provides comprehensive practice for the California Special Civil Seismic Principles exam. This book contains two realistic, full-length exams, each with 55 multiple-choice problems. All exam topics are covered, from basic seismology through applications of codes and standards.




Practice Exams for the California Seismic Principels Civil P. E. Examination


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Practice Exams for the California Seismic Principles Civil P.E. Examination is a book and a Computer Based Test (CBT) simulation software to help you prepare for the special seismic exam with its new format. Three practice exams, each with 55 multiple choice questions and their solutions are provided in a manuscript format, computer simulation exam, and computer exercise exam. The solutions to the questions are provided with easy to follow, detailed explanations and illustrations. The three practice exams are designed to cover the range of topics and tasks outlined in the seismic principles test plan. The objective for you is to practice your problem solving skills under realistic time constraints and identify any subject areas that require more review or practice. 2012 IBC, ASCE 7-10




Civil Pe Practice Exam


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One full-length practice examination for the State of California Civil Seismic Principles exam. This is a realistic practice exam for the California state-specific seismic exam that is required to obtain a professional engineering license in civil engineering in California. Includes 55 realistic seismic problems with detailed, step-by-step solutions to help you prepare for exam day. The solutions in this book directly reference ASCE/SEI 7, the California Building Code/ International Building Code, and the Seismic Design Review Workbook for the California Civil P.E. Seismic Principles Exam (Hiner). Please visit our website at PEPrepared.com for video workshops, course notes, test strategies, tips, and other free resources! PE Prepared was created by real, practicing civil engineers to give E.I.T.s and E.I.s like yourself a leg up on test day. We strove to author realistic questions at the right level of difficulty, with detailed, step-by-step solutions to help you learn the content that is going to be on the exam.




PPI California Civil Seismic Principles Practice Exams, 12th Edition eText - 1 Year


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Realistic Practice for the California Civil Seismic Principles Exam California Civil Seismic Principles Practice Exams, 12th Edition provides comprehensive practice for the California Civil Seismic Principles exam. This book contains two realistic, full-length exams, each with 55 multiple-choice problems. All exam topics are covered, from basic seismology through applications of codes and standards. Step-by-step solutions to quantitative problems illustrate efficient problem-solving approaches. Qualitative solutions explain the correct answers and present related supportive information. Answer keys to both exams are included. This book can be used at the beginning of your exam preparation to assess familiarity with exam topics and to identify topics needing further review. You can also use this book at the end of your exam preparation to evaluate your preparedness and identify necessary references. Key Features Consistent with the exam scope and format Learn accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches Become familiar with the codes and standards Realistic practice helps you to solve problems quickly and confidently on exam day Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company




Seismic Principles


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Seismic Principles explains the concepts that are tested on the California Seismic Principles Exam. With more than 200 completely worked examples and a full color layout this is the ultimate test resource. Look inside and see for yourself.




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




PPI California Civil Seismic Principles Solved Problems, 12th Edition – Comprehensive Practice for Both the California Civil: Seismic Principles Exam and the NCEES Structural Engineering (SE) Exam


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Problems and Detailed Solutions for Comprehensive Exam Prep California Civil Seismic Principles Solved Problems, 12th Edition provides comprehensive practice for both the California Civil: Seismic Principles exam and the NCEES Structural Engineering (SE) exam. 360 multiple-choice problems cover all exam subjects, including basic seismology, applications of codes and standards, and design details. The variety of problem types, topics, and complexities is representative of the actual exam. Problems in both qualitative and quantitative formats are included, and solutions use the same codes and standards that will be needed on exam day. Step-by-step procedures are used to solve numerical problems; and, detailed explanations are given for qualitative problems. Topics Covered Codes and Regulatory Provisions Diaphragm Theory Details of Structures Seismology Principles Key Features Comprehensive review of seismic principles and common terminology Gain familiarity with codes and standards used on the exam Apply seismic concepts to common designs Quickly identify accurate problem-solving approaches Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company Referenced Codes and Standards Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) International Building Code (IBC) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI7) National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD (NDS) Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS)




Surveying Principles for Civil Engineers


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Surveying Principles for Civil Engineers offers a comprehensive review of the field of surveying specially tailored for the Engineering Surveying section of the California Special Civil Engineer exam. More than 120 practice problems with solutions reinforce what you learn. A detailed index allows you to quickly locate information during the exam.




PPI California Civil Seismic Principles Practice Exams, 12th Edition – Comprehensive Practice for the California Civil: Seismic Principles Exam – Includes Two Realistic, Full-Length Exams


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Realistic Practice for the California Civil Seismic Principles Exam California Civil Seismic Principles Practice Exams, 12th Edition provides comprehensive practice for the California Civil Seismic Principles exam. This book contains two realistic, full-length exams, each with 55 multiple-choice problems. All exam topics are covered, from basic seismology through applications of codes and standards. Step-by-step solutions to quantitative problems illustrate efficient problem-solving approaches. Qualitative solutions explain the correct answers and present related supportive information. Answer keys to both exams are included. This book can be used at the beginning of your exam preparation to assess familiarity with exam topics and to identify topics needing further review. You can also use this book at the end of your exam preparation to evaluate your preparedness and identify necessary references. Key Features Consistent with the exam scope and format Learn accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches Become familiar with the codes and standards Realistic practice helps you to solve problems quickly and confidently on exam day Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company