Six-Minute Solutions for Structural I PE Exam Problems - Softcover

Subasic, Christine A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591261333 ISBN 13: 9781591261339

Publisher: Professional Pubns Inc, 2008

Synopsis

With an average of only six minutes to solve each problem on the Structural I PE exam, speed and accuracy are vital to your success—and nothing gets you up to speed like solving problems. Six-Minute Solutions for the Structural PE Exam Problems prepares you to answer even the most difficult structural engineering problems in just minutes. Learning to solve these problems quickly and efficiently is the key to passing the Structural I PE exam.

Beat the clock on the Structural I PE exam

Important strategies on how to solve problems in just minutes27 Analysis of Structures problems73 Design and Details of Structures problemsUpdated to the latest codes 2004 edition of AASHTO 2005 edition of ASCE 7 2005 edition of ACI 318 2005 edition of NDS 2005 edition of ACI 530 2006 edition of AISC Steel Construction Manual 2005 edition of ACI 530.1 2006 edition of IBCA multiple-choice problem format, just like the examStep-by-step solutions outlining how to answer problems quickly and correctlyExplanations of how to avoid common errors

 

Structural I Exam Topics Covered (Loads; Structural Design Considerations; Lateral Forces and their Distribution; Steel, Concrete, Wood, and Masonry Design; Structural Analysis Methods; Foundations and Retaining Structures)

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About the Author

Christine A. Subasic, PE, is a registered engineer in North Carolina and Virginia. She has been a consulting architectural engineer for over 20 years, specializing in masonry and structural design, standards development, and technical writing. Ms. Subasic earned a bachelor of architectural engineering degree, structures option, from The Pennsylvania State University.

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THIS BOOK’S ORGANIZATION

Six-Minute Solutions for Structural Engineering (SE) Exam Morning Breadth Problems is organized into two sections: vertical forces and lateral forces. These sections correspond to the vertical and lateral forces breadth (morning) portions of the SE exam and are further divided into three subtopics: analysis of structures, design and detailing of structures, and construction administration. These subtopics correlate with the topics given in the NCEES SE exam specifications.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

In Six-Minute Solutions for Structural Engineering (SE) Exam Morning Breadth Problems, each problem statement, with its supporting information and answer choices, is presented in the same format as the problems encountered on the SE breadth exam. However, unlike on the exam, each problem in this book includes a hint to provide direction in solving the problem. Each solution is presented in a step-by-step sequence to help you follow the logical development of the problem’s solving approach and to provide examples of how you may want to solve similar problems on the SE exam.

In addition to the correct solution, you will find an explanation of the faulty solutions leading to the three incorrect answer choices. The incorrect solutions are intended to represent common mistakes made when solving each type of problem. These may be simple mathematical errors, such as failing to square a term in an equation, or more serious errors, such as using the wrong equation.

Solutions presented for each problem may represent only one of several methods for obtaining a correct answer. Although most of the problems in this book have unique solutions, alternative problem-solving methods may produce a slightly different, but nonetheless appropriate, answer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Professional Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591261333
• ISBN 13: 9781591261339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 99