The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions

Jacob Petro

/ ISBN 13: 9798989185757

Published by Petro Publications LLC, PE Essential Guides Jan 2024, 2024

This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive and a thorough coverage for the Structural Civil PE exam topics with the use of questions. This book is written in accordance with the latest (2024) NCEES exam specifications and design standards with the use of structured and well thought out questions. Questions that serve as an overall guide to help the reader understand and remember all the knowledge areas presented in the 2024 exam specifications, along with key topics and important concepts of Structural Engineering.Differing from short or straightforward questions, a good portion of questions in this guide are designed to be slightly longer and more comprehensive to enhance understanding across all aspects of Structural Engineering and eventually pass the PE exam. The book places a particular emphasis on all UpToDate Structural manuals, codes, and design standards aiming to make this guide the go-to resource for all exam takers.Each of the questions presented in this book is accompanied by detailed figures, serving as visual aids to facilitate understanding and support comprehension along with step-by-step solutions with proper and detailed referencing. Alternative solutions are also offered when possible.Lastly, this book aims to replace expensive courses and costly resources that may amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It offers a simple, yet, a highly effective method of learning with a fraction of the cost.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 230 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9798989185757

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This Third Edition updated to the 2024 and 2026 NCEES Exam Specifications and Design Standards:
1- 160 all depth questions
2- The use of updated design codes and manuals
3- Updating the NCEES Handbook to version 2.2 which is applicable to 2026.

What sets it apart is:

• Comprehensive coverage for all possible exam topics
• Structured and guided approach and the presentation of questions
• Thorough explanations for each question
• Alternative solutions provided
• LRFD and ASD methods used

With this guide in your hands, you will gain an edge over other candidates as it includes questions of varying lengths and difficulties, some of which are longer than what you would encounter in the actual exam. By tackling these complex questions, you will develop a deep understanding of all exam topics, making the real exam more manageable.

Topics covered:

• Loads and Load Applications covers the principles of structural loads, including dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads, snow loads, rain loads, etc.
• Forces & Loads Effects covers structural and cross-sectional analysis. It also covers topics such as deflection, indeterminate structures, and stability analysis, 2D and 3D trusses, moving loads and many others.
• Temporary Structures is more relevant to field inspections and special inspections, safety, and the impact of construction on facilities, work zone safety and scaffolding and formwork design.
• Material & Material Properties covers various types of materials, from soil, to concrete, and wood, steel, masonry, and veneer, etct.
• Component Design & Detailing covers the design of structural elements such as beams, columns, foundations, and connections. This section of the book provides ample explanation on design requirements, such as strength, serviceability, and stability, and the calculation for the required sizes and shapes for structural members. This part also contains questions on steel design, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.

Codes and Design Standard used:
IBC 2018
ACI 318-14
TMS 402/602 year 2016
PCI Design Handbook - 7th edition
AISC Steel Manual - 8th edition
AWC NDS Wood Design - 2018
ASCE 7-16
AASHTO LRFD 8th edition

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Essential Guide to Passing the ...
Publisher: Petro Publications LLC, PE Essential Guides Jan 2024
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu
Edition: 3rd Edition