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




Structural Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam


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The Structural Depth Reference Manual prepares you for the structural depth section of the Civil PE exam. It provides a concise, yet comprehensive review of the structural depth section exam topics and highlights the most useful equations in the exam-adopted codes and standards. Solving methods--including ASD and LRFD for steel, strength design for concrete, and ASD for timber and masonry--are thoroughly explained. Throughout the book, cross references connect concepts and point you to additional relevant tables, figures, equations, and codes. More than 95 example problems demonstrate the application of concepts and equations. Each chapter includes practice problems so you can solve exam-like problems, and the step-by-step solutions allow you to check your solution approach. A thorough index directs you to the codes and concepts you will need during the exam. Topics Covered Design of Reinforced Masonry Design of Wood Structures Foundations Prestressed Concrete Design Reinforced Concrete Design Structural Steel Design




Civil PE Exam Breadth and Water Resources and Environmental Depth


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Study more efficiently by focusing on the core concepts necessary to pass the Civil PE Exam: Water Resources & Environmental Depth. This book follows EXACTLY to the NCEES Civil Exam syllabus for the Water Depth and provides information specifically geared towards the exam. This book includes: Core Concepts Reference Guide with the breakdown of equations and concepts necessary to give you the baseline of knowledge for passing the Civil PE Exam for the Water Resources & Environmental Depth. 80 Civil Morning Breadth and 40 Water Resources & Environmental Depth questions with detailed solutions. The PE Exam is open book for a reason. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of information presented in study guides. This reference guide and practice exam focuses your attention appropriately so that you may make the best use of your time and show up on test day as prepared as possible. Please contact us at [email protected].




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 PE Exam Breadth and Transportation Depth


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Study more efficiently by focusing on the core concepts necessary to pass the Civil PE Exam: Transportation Depth. Updated to the 2018 NCEES Specifications. This book follows EXACTLY to the NCEES Civil Exam syllabus for the Transportation Depth and provides information specifically geared towards the exam. This book includes: Core Concepts Reference Guide with the breakdown of equations and concepts necessary to give you the baseline of knowledge for passing the Civil PE Exam for the Transportation Depth. 80 Civil Morning Breadth and 40 Transportation Depth questions with detailed solutions. The PE Exam is open book for a reason. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of information presented in study guides. This reference guide and practice exam focuses your attention appropriately so that you may make the best use of your time and show up on test day as prepared as possible. Please contact us at [email protected].




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.




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




Construction Depth Practice Exams for the Civil PE Exam


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"Construction Depth Practice Exams includes two exams designed to match the format and specifications of the construction depth section of the civil PE exam. Like the actual exam, the exams in this book contain 40 multiple choice problems, and each problem takes an average of six minutes to solve. Most of the problems are quantitative, requiring calculations to arrive at the correct option. A few are a nonquantitative."--Introduction.




PPI PE Civil Structural Depth Six-Minute Problems, 8th Edition – Comprehensive Practice for the NCEES PE Civil Structural Exam


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Problems and Detailed Solutions for Comprehensive Exam Prep Up to date to the NCEES exam specifications and codes, PE Civil Structural Depth Six-Minute Problems contains over 100 multiple-choice problems representative of the PE Civil Structural exam format, scope of topics, and level of difficulty. Comprehensive step-by-step solutions for all problems demonstrate accurate and efficient solving approaches to be used on exam day. Pair these problems with the Structural Depth Reference Manualand Practice Exams for a comprehensive review. This book is included in the PE Civil Structural Complete Exam Bundle. Updated Reference Codes and Standards American Wood Council Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/530.1) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI7) International Building Code (IBC) National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD (NDS) PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI) Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926) Steel Construction Manual (AISC) About the exam The NCEES PE Civil Structural Exam is an 8-hour open-book exam. The exam is a breadth and depth examination. You will work the breadth exam in the morning (4-hours, 40 multiple-choice questions) and the Structural depth exam in the afternoon (4-hours, 40 multiple-choice questions). Key Features Over 100 multiple-choice problems. Follows exam format, scope of topics, and level of difficulty. Assess and strengthen your problem-solving skills. Binding: Paperback Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company




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