PPI Structural Depth Practice Exams for the PE Civil Exam, 4th Edition – Comprehensive Practice Exams for the NCEES PE Civil Exam

Two Realistic 40-Problem Structural Depth Exams

Structural Depth Practice Exams for the PE Civil Exam contains two 40-problem, multiple-choice exams consistent with the NCEES PE Civil structural depth exam’s format and specifications. Like the actual exam, the problems in this book require an average of six minutes to solve. Comprehensive step-by-step solutions demonstrate accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches. Author commentary is provided in the solutions to explain time-saving shortcuts and common pitfalls.

Structural Depth Practice Exams will help you

• Effectively familiarize yourself with the exam scope and format.
• Quickly identify accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches.
• Successfully connect relevant theory to exam-like problems.
• Efficiently navigate through exam-adopted codes and standards.
• Confidently solve problems under timed conditions.

 
Referenced Codes and Standards

• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO)
• Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/530.1-13)
• 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)

Key Features:

• Two 40-problem, multiple-choice exams consistent with the NCEES PE Civil structural depth exam.
• Comprehensive step-by-step solutions demonstrate accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches.
• Comprehensive solutions, including commentary by the author, to explain time-saving shortcuts and common pitfalls.
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company

Dr. James Giancaspro is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Miami. He received Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctoral degrees in Civil Engineering from Rutgers, the State University. He collaborated with scientists at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate high temperature resistant materials used in aerospace applications. He also spent several years in the Structural Damage Technology Division of Boeing, where he developed test methods for composite materials and experimental programs to evaluate their durability and damage tolerance. Currently, his research includes concrete surface measurement and modification, optical strain measurement techniques, and material testing. In 2013, he was the recipient of the James M. Robbins Excellence in Teaching Award from Chi Epsilon for the southeastern United States.