Problems and Detailed Solutions for Comprehensive Exam Prep
Up-to-date to the NCEES exam specifications and codes, this book contains over 100 multiple-choice problems representative of the Civil PE Structural depth 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. PPI’s time-tested, detailed instructional design provides you with the most efficient and effective practice available.
Structural Depth Six-Minute Problems for the PE Civil Exam, Eighth Edition (CESTSX8) topics include:
Analysis of Structures
Codes and Construction
Design and Details of Structures
Updated Reference Codes and Standards included:
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)
Pair these problems with the Structural Depth Reference Manual and Practice Exams for a comprehensive review.
This book is included in the PE Civil Structural Complete Exam Bundle.
About the exam
The NCEES PE Civil 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).
