Important Note to Readers:
This book does not reference the FE Reference Handbook. It is specifically written for the PE exam and references the PE Reference Handbook along with all up-to-date design standards required by the NCEES post 2024. It has already helped many engineers successfully pass the exam and continues to be a trusted resource for serious test-takers.
What sets it apart is:
- Good coverage for most possible exam topics and scenarios
- Structured and guided approach and the presentation of questions
- Thorough explanations for each question
- Alternative solutions provided with ample comments and guidance
The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive and a thorough coverage for the Transportation 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 of 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 Transportation 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 Transportation Engineering and eventually pass the PE exam. The book places a particular emphasis on all UpToDate transportation 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.
Exam Standards Covered in this Book:
- HCM (Highway Capacity Manual) 6th edition
- MUTCD revisions 1 and 2
- Highway Safety Manual 1st edition
- Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts
- A policy on Geometric Design (the Green Book) 7th edition
- Guide for the Planning, Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities 2021
- Roadside Design Guide 4th edition
- Mechanistic- Empirical Pavement Design Guide 3rd edition
- Guide for Design of Pavement Structures 4th edition
- The NCEES Handbook Version 2.0
