Structural Engineering (SE) Exam

The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam. It provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods related to vertical and lateral forces, illustrates the most useful equations in the exam-adopted codes and standards, and provides guidelines for selecting and applying these equations.

The SE exam requires a thorough familiarity with relevant codes, and the Structural Engineering Reference Manual, 6th Edition, provides coverage of the following:

• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design (2010)
• ACI 318 (2008)
• ACI 530/530.1 (2008)
• AISC 13th edition (2005)
• ASCE 7 (2005)
• IBC (2009)
• NDS (2005)
• PCI (2004)

The Most Trusted Reference for the SE Exam

• More than 225 example problems with complete solutions
• More than 45 end-of-chapter problems with complete solutions
• More than 700  equations, 136 tables, 140 figures, and 8 appendices
• A complete and easy-to-use index

Exam Topics Covered

• Reinforced Concrete
• Foundations & Retaining Structures
• Prestressed Concrete 
• Structural Steel 
• Timber 
• Reinforced Masonry
• Lateral Forces (Wind & Seismic)
• Bridges

• Reinforced Concrete
• Foundations & Retaining Structures
• Prestressed Concrete 
• Structural Steel 
• Timber 
• Reinforced Masonry
• Lateral Forces (Wind & Seismic)
• Bridges

This official NCEES publication provides coverage of the Structural Engineering (SE) exam and offers the equivalent of an entire 16-hour exam containing:

• 40 multiple-choice sample problems and solutions from the morning specifications of both the vertical and lateral forces topics (a total of 80 questions)
• 4 building and 3 bridge essay problems and solutions from the afternoon specifications of both the vertical and lateral forces components (a total of 14 problems)

Timber Design for the Civil and Structural PE Exams provides you with a comprehensive overview of the key elements of timber design required to solve problems on the Civil PE and Structural Engineering (SE) exams. Sharpen your problem-solving skills and assess your knowledge of timber design standards with 40 design examples and 6 scenario-based practice problems that include step-by-step solutions.

Prepare to Pass the Civil PE and SE exams

• Complete overview of required codes and standards
• Conforms to the 2005 National Design Specification (NDS)
• Uses both Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) timber design methods
• 40 design examples and 6 scenario-based practice problems
• Easy-to-use tables, figures, and timber design nomenclature

Topics Covered

• Structural and Physical Properties of Wood
• Mechanical Properties of Lumber
• Lumber Size Categories and Allowable Design Stress
• Beam Design: Sawn Lumber of Wood and Glued Laminated Timber
• Axial Members
• Combined Bending and Axial Loading
• Mechanical Connections
• Nails, Spikes, and Bolts
• Lag Screws and Wood Screws
• Split Rings and Shear Plates
• Plywood and Nonplywood Structural Panels

Find the answers to your engineering questions with Core Engineering Concepts for Students and Professionals. This authoritative reference provides comprehensive coverage of thousands of engineering concepts in one convenient book, including topics covered in 4- and 5-year engineering degree programs and those encountered in practice.

Core Engineering Concepts is a cross-disciplinary reference that can be used by engineers studying or practicing in any engineering field, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, industrial, and chemical engineering. Written for both students and practitioners by a professional engineer, it incorporates more than 30 years of engineering experience.

“Core Engineering Concepts is a unique book. It's a blend of the most useful concepts taught in college and the most useful practical knowledge learned afterward.”
—Michael R. Lindeburg, PE

The Go-To Reference for Engineering Students and Professionals

• Covers the breadth of an engineering degree
• Contains civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering subjects
• Features 82 chapters covering thousands of engineering concepts
• Contains more than 580 example problems with step-by-step solutions
• References over 3,700 essential engineering equations and formulas
• Presents over 315 figures and 780 tables
• Lists fully defined nomenclature for each chapter
• Includes a multiply cross-referenced index

Topics Covered Include:

• Atomic Theory
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Programming
• Dynamics
• Electrical Circuits
• Engineering Licensure
• Ethics and Law 
• Fluids
• Heat Transfer
• Management Science
• Material Science
• Mathematics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Plans and Drawings
• Physics
• Statics
• Systems Analysis
• Thermodynamics

Topics Covered Include:

• Atomic Theory
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Programming
• Dynamics
• Electrical Circuits
• Engineering Licensure
• Ethics and Law 
• Fluids
• Heat Transfer
• Management Science
• Material Science
• Mathematics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Plans and Drawings
• Physics
• Statics
• Systems Analysis
• Thermodynamics

The best way to assess your readiness for the California Special Civil Seismic exam is to take a practice exam. Seismic Principles Practice Exams provides the most realistic practice you can get.

These two complete practice exams, each with 47 multiple-choice problems, are designed to mimic the range of topics and degree of difficulty of the actual exam. With each practice exam, you can practice your problem-solving skills, find out how long you take to solve different types of problems, and determine which subject areas require more review or practice. Fully explained, step-by-step solutions are provided for each problem, allowing you to check your answers and understand the most efficient solving methods. Seismic Principles Practice Exams references the 2006 International Building Code (which contains the same material and section codes as Volume II of the 2007 California Building Code) and the 2005 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

Seismic Principles Practice Exams will help you pass the actual exam by

• preparing you for the pressure of working under timed conditions
• assessing your problem-solving skills
• reviewing seismic building codes
• identifying topics that require extra review

California Special Civil Seismic exam candidates: The California Special Civil Seismic exam references the 2009 International Building Code (which contains the same material and section codes as Volume II of the 2010 California Building Code), and this book has not been updated to those codes. The problem-solving methods reflected in this book are still up-to-date for the exam.

NCEES Civil and Structural PE exam candidates: The problem-solving methods reflected in this book are still up-to-date for the exam, but this book has not been updated to current codes used on the exam.

CodeMaster Seismic Design 2009 IBC/ASCE 7-05/2003 NEHRP provides an easy-to-follow 11-step procedure for seismic design in accordance with the 2009 IBC, ASCE 7-05, and 2003 NEHRP Provisions (FEMA 450), with emphasis on the seismic design of a typical one-to-three story building.

A Quick and Easy Reference for Solving Seismic Design Problems

• An 11-step procedure for completing seismic design as it relates to the seismic design demands
• Figures that illustrate important problem-solving concepts
• Tips on applying the 2009 IBC, ASCE 7-05, and the 2003 NEHRP codes
• Laminated, 3-hole punched pages 

Topics Covered

• Consideration of Exceptions to the Seismic Code Requirements
• Determination of Seismic Design Categories
• Consideration of Plan and Vertical Structural Irregularities
• Determination of Seismic Base Shear, Redundancy Coefficient, and Seismic Load Effects
• Compliance with Drift Control Requirements

• Consideration of Exceptions to the Seismic Code Requirements
• Determination of Seismic Design Categories
• Consideration of Plan and Vertical Structural Irregularities
• Determination of Seismic Base Shear, Redundancy Coefficient, and Seismic Load Effects
• Compliance with Drift Control Requirements

CodeMaster Allowable Stress Design 2006 IBC/2005 MSJC Code provides an easy-to-follow, 9-step procedure for solving masonry problems using the allowable stress design method. It is in accordance with the 2006 IBC and the 2005 MSJC code.

A Quick and Easy Reference for Solving Allowable Stress Design Problems

• 10 figures that illustrate important problem-solving concepts
• 4 “Secrets of the CodeMaster” that provide tips on applying the 2006 IBC and the 2005 MSJC code
• Laminated, 3-hole punched pages for easy storage and long-term reference

This four volume set includes the code-recognized National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction (2005 Edition) with Commentary and Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction. The Wood Design Package brings together all the required elements for design of wood structures in one comprehensive document.

It includes design information and examples for wind and seismic conditions, sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, structural-use panels, shear walls and diaphragms, poles and piles, I-joists, structural composite lumber, structural connections (nails, bolts, screws), metal plate connected wood trusses, and pre-engineered metal connectors. The Wood Design Package includes: 2005 NDS with commentary and NDS Supplement; Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) with Commentary; ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction; Structural Wood Design Solved Example Problems.

The California Building Code (CBC) contains general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, and access compliance. The CBC provisions provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and certain equipment. Matrix Adoption tables are provided at the beginning of every chapter in Part 2 to indicate what chapters and sections are adopted by state agencies (for application to their respective occupancies).

This 2-volume set is a fully integrated code based on the 2009 International Building Code® (IBC). The CBC includes:

• Title 24, Part 8 California Historical Building Code (CHBC). The CHBC contains regulations of the State Historical Building Safety Board. Provisions contained in the CHBC provide for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation, or reconstruction of buildings or structures designated as qualified historical buildings or properties. The CHBC contains alternative solutions for the preservation of qualified historical buildings or properties, to provide access for persons with disabilities, to provide a cost effective approach to preservation, and to provide for the reasonable safety of the occupants or users.

• Title 24, Part 10 California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). The CBSC adopts certain provisions of the International Existing Building Code®, Appendix Chapter A1, Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings

Included is a free subscription service for all state updates and supplements. Effective Date: January 1, 2011.

Thinking of starting your own business in high-tech? Do yourself a huge favor by reading this book first. The authors, both veterans of many start-ups, address topics vital to your start-up success, such as

• Finding start-up opportunities
• Leaving your current employer but keeping your ideas
• Protecting your intellectual property
• Managing the five critical elements of a successful start-up
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• Dealing successfully with venture capitalists
• Writing a winning business plan
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• Handling employment and compensation--who to hire and how to pay them
• Avoiding the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make
• Understanding company valuation and exit strategies

James Swanson and Michael Baird lay out all the basic concepts clearly, step by step. They demystify the start-up process with frank advice, insiders' tips, and "been there" examples. On-point case studies show you what to do--and what to avoid. An expanded list of resources steers you to help when you need it. You'll learn what it takes for you to create and manage a start-up, and the personal characteristics required to be successful in your new venture.

In good economies and bad, entrepreneurs will continue to lead the way to new markets, new ventures, and new technologies. With this comprehensive new guide, you have a great start to start-up success.