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New Edition. The Civil Engineering Reference Manual provides a comprehensive review of all five NCEES Civil PE exam content areas: construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources and environmental engineering.

Over 500 example problems not only demonstrate how to apply important concepts and equations, they also include step-by-step solutions that show you the most efficient methods to use when solving exam problems.

With more than 100 appendices from references and exam-adopted design standards it’s possible to solve many exam problems using only the Civil Engineering Reference Manual.

Features of the Civil Engineering Reference Manual

• More than 500 example problems
• Over 400 defined engineering terms
• References to over 3,300 equations, 760 figures, and 500 tables
• Index includes cross-topic concepts
• Example problems that use both SI and U.S. Customary units
• Consistent nomenclature in each chapter
• Coverage of both theory and practical applications
• Easy-to-read explanations
• Easy-to-use index and full glossary

Exam Topics Covered

• Construction: Earthwork construction and layout; material quality control and production; quantity and cost estimation; temporary structures; scheduling
• Geotechnical: Earth and earth-retaining structures; shallow foundations; soil mechanics analysis; soils and materials properties; subsurface exploration and sampling
• Structural: Loadings; analysis; materials and their mechanics; member design
• Transportation: Geometric design
• Water Resources and Environmental: Closed conduit and open channel hydraulics; hydrology; water and wastewater treatment

 What’s New in This Edition

• Updates to current exam-adopted codes and standards for:
  • AASHTO: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 5th ed., 2010
  • ACI 318: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, 2008
  • ACI 530: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, 2008
  • IBC: International Building Code, 2009
• Modifications to concrete and masonry chapters to be consistent with NCEES' revised structural specifications
• New content, including:
  • A new chapter on highway bridge rating
  • 31 chapters with revisions to existing material
  • 10 chapters with new material
  • 51 revised equations
  • 13 new equations
  • 15 revised tables
  • 2 new tables
  • 19 revised examples
  • 5 new examples
  • 3 revised appendices
  • 13 revised figures
  • 6 new figures
  • 130 new index entries to new and existing material
• Removal of all ACI 318 App. C theory, equations, and examples to be consistent with the NCEES requirement of exclusive use of ACI 318 unified strength methods
• Continued relevance to current technology and modern methods with updates, clarifications, and revisions to existing content

• Construction: Earthwork construction and layout; material quality control and production; quantity and cost estimation; temporary structures; scheduling
• Geotechnical: Earth and earth-retaining structures; shallow foundations; soil mechanics analysis; soils and materials properties; subsurface exploration and sampling
• Structural: Loadings; analysis; materials and their mechanics; member design
• Transportation: Geometric design
• Water Resources and Environmental: Closed conduit and open channel hydraulics; hydrology; water and wastewater treatment

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PPI's Civil PE Review Courses cover topics and problems similar to those found on the NCEES Civil Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. Taught by highly-qualified instructors, and supplemented by course handouts, assignments, and a sample exam, each review course helps aid your preparation and confidence when taking the exam.

PPI's Civil PE Review Courses offer

• over 35 hours of expert instruction
• a thorough concentration on the exam topics
• in-depth coverage of the most challenging exam topics
• realistic, exam-like practice problems
• problem-solving assignments
• realistic sample exams
• exam tips
• a guarantee you will pass your exam

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Exam Topics Covered

• Concrete Design
• Construction
• Engineering Economics 
• Hydraulics—Open Channel
• Hydraulics—Closed Conduit
• Hydrology
• Mechanics of Materials
• Route Surveying
• Seismic Engineering
• Soils and Foundations
• Steel Design
• Transportation
• Timber Design
• Waste and Water Treatment

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Eligibility for the guarantee requires that Civil PE students complete the following: 
Attend a minimum 80% of course topics and turn in a minimum 80% of course assignments before the exam date, including a sample exam.

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New Edition. The Civil PE Sample Examination contains six 40-problem, multiple-choice exams designed to provide realistic, timed practice for the NCEES Civil PE exam. The morning breadth exam covers a variety of civil engineering topics and is consistent with the scope and format of the actual exam. The five afternoon depth exams (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, or water resources and environmental) can be used to prepare for your chosen discipline or as further practice for the morning exam.

These sample problems are written to be solved in an average of six minutes each. You can take each exam within the same four-hour time limit as the actual exam to develop concentration and time-management skills. Problems reference exam-adopted codes and standards to familiarize you with their content and help you determine which resources you’ll likely need on exam day. Step-by-step solutions and answer keys are provided so you can evaluate your exam readiness.

Use the Civil PE Sample Examination to

• practice solving problems under timed conditions
• reveal topics that require extra review
• determine the most efficient ways to solve problems
• identify the references you may use during the exam

What’s New in This Edition

• Synchronizes with equation numbers and renumbered chapters in the Civil Engineer Reference Manual
• Contains revised structural codes, including the International Building Code
• Matches with ACI 318 unified methods
• Eliminates all ACI 318 App. C equations
• Simplifies presentation of material

Exam Topics Covered

• Construction
• Geotechnical
• Structural
• Transportation
• Water Resources & Environmental

Exam Topics Covered

• Construction
• Geotechnical
• Structural
• Transportation
• Water Resources & Environmental

Get answers to your questions about Civil PE exam topics—including construction engineering.

The Passing Zone is an 11-week interactive, online exam preparation network that offers the knowledge and support of experienced civil engineering instructors and a like-minded student community. It is an excellent resource for recent graduates or seasoned pros that need a quick refresher before the exam. 

Each week, you will be assigned chapters from the required texts, along with corresponding practice problems. At any time you can post questions, and one of your instructors will post a response.

New. Free enrollment in the 90-Day Exam Cafe is now included in the Civil PE Passing Zone package—a $100 value. Access our 24/7 online database featuring hundreds of exam-like sample problems and solutions, as well as unlimited practice exams.

Enroll in the Passing Zone and join the thousands of exam candidates who enhanced their exam review and passed their exam. 

Features

• Post questions anytime.
• Receive personalized expert responses.
• Read posts from other examinees, along with corresponding responses.
• Search a complete archive of past questions and answers.
• Follow a proven study schedule.
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses with exam-like sample problems and unlimited practice exams. 

For more information, go to the Passing Zone.

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PPI's Civil Six-Minute Solutions package includes all of our best-selling Six-Minute Solutions books.

Designed for the most effective and efficient practice, these books

• cover problems from the range of topics that may appear on the exam
• cover two levels of difficulty — breadth and depth
• use the same multiple choice format as the exam
• offer three incorrect answers that include logical distracters representing common mistakes
• provide hints include step-by-step solutions

This Package Includes:

• Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Geotechnical Problems (SXCGE2), 2nd Edition
• Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Structural Problems (SXCST3), 3rd Edition
• Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Transportation Problems (SXCTR4), 4th Edition
• Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Water Resources and Environmental Problems (SXCWE)
• Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Construction Problems (SXCCN)

With an average of only six minutes to solve each problem on the Civil PE exam, speed and accuracy are vital to your success—and nothing gets you up to speed like solving problems.

The practice problems contained in Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Transportation Problems are consistent with the multiple-choice format, difficulty, and subject matter of the exam.  Understanding how to solve transportation problems quickly and efficiently is the key to passing the Civil PE exam.

Solving transportation problems on the Civil PE exam also requires a thorough familiarity with design standards, and Six-Minute Solutions reflects those specified for the exam.

Beat the Clock on the Civil PE Exam

• 86 challenging, multiple-choice problems
• 2 levels of difficulty: 15 morning and 71 afternoon transportation problems
• Coverage of exam-adopted design standards
  • AASHTO GDPS-4-M (1993)
  • AASHTO Green Book (2004)
  • AASHTO Roadside Design Guide (2006)
  • AI Asphalt Handbook (2007)
  • HCM (2000)
  • ITE (2009)
  • MUTCD (2003)
  • PCA (2002)
• A hint for each problem
• Step-by-step solutions
• Explanations of how to avoid common errors

Topics Covered

• Construction
• Geometric Design
• Traffic Analysis
• Traffic Safety
• Transportation Planning

• Construction
• Geometric Design
• Traffic Analysis
• Traffic Safety
• Transportation Planning

New. Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements of structural steel design and analysis. It presents and illustrates the application of the most relevant concepts and equations from the codes and design standards adopted for use in the national Civil PE and Structural SE licensing exams.

Critical Feature:  Side by side LRFD and ASD solutions show where the two methods are the same and where they differ. This means you won’t have to study two different solution methods and spend extra time trying to determine where they differ.

Prepare to Pass Any Steel Question on Your Exam

• More than 50 examples and 35 practice problems
• Detailed solutions reference the applicable standards and specific AISC Steel Construction Manual sections, equations, or table numbers
• A thorough index and easy-to-use lists of tables, figures, and nomenclature
• Nomenclature and terminology matches the Steel Manual

Topics Covered

• Bolted Connections
• Combined Stress Members
• Composite Steel Members
• Design and Analysis Methods
• Flanges and Webs
• Loads and Load Combinations
• Plate Girders
• Practice Problems
• Steel Beam Design
• Steel Column Design
• Structural Steel
• Tension Member Design
• Welded Connections

• Bolted Connections
• Combined Stress Members
• Composite Steel Members
• Design and Analysis Methods
• Flanges and Webs
• Loads and Load Combinations
• Plate Girders
• Practice Problems
• Steel Beam Design
• Steel Column Design
• Structural Steel
• Tension Member Design
• Welded Connections

Bridge Design for the Civil and Structural Professional Engineering Exams provides a comprehensive overview of the key bridge design principles required to solve problems on the Civil and Structural PE exams.

Prepare to Pass the Civil and Structural PE Exams

• Five design examples illustrate bridge design concepts
• Two practice problems provide additional practice
• Complete step-by-step solutions demonstrate efficient solving methods

Topics Covered

• Application of Live Loads
• Combination of Loads
• Distribution of Loads
• Highway Live Loads
• Impact
• Loads
• Load Rating
• Other Loads

Please note that NCEES updated its structural codes in 2009, and this book has not been updated to those codes. For an updated list of the codes, please visit NCEES.org and download the Civil or Structural PE exam specifications and design standards.

Topics Covered

• Application of Live Loads
• Combination of Loads
• Distribution of Loads
• Highway Live Loads
• Impact
• Loads
• Load Rating
• Other Loads

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The Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class will take place on August 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Enrollment is now open.

Time is of the essence on the FE/EIT and PE exams. Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your calculator. The Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class focuses on the operation of the NCEES-approved Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator. Get the training, tips, shortcuts, and problem-solving practice necessary for exam success through this interactive class. The class combines the convenience of an online course with the effectiveness of an instructor-led course through a virtual classroom environment.

PPI’s Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class offers

• over 6 hours of expert instruction
• a recording of the class
• a focus on the operation of the Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator
• training, tips, and shortcuts
• exam-like practice problems using your Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator

Online Benefits 

• The class is completely interactive—you can ask questions at any time during the live session.
• You don't have to live near where the class is taught.
• You can attend class from home, or while on the road.
• The class session is recorded and archived, for viewing whenever you choose.

Topics Covered

• Basic Setup and Mode
• Basic Operations
• Base-N Operations
• Complex Algebra
• Limited Calculus Capabilities
• Matrix Operations
• Solution of Equations
• Statistical Operations
• Symbolic Math

System Requirements

All students: High-speed internet access; Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1; 1 GB of memory (recommended); audio speakers or headphones

Windows® users: Windows XP/Vista/7; Internet Explorer® 6, 7, or 8; or Mozilla® Firefox® 2.x or 3.x; or Google Chrome™; and Adobe Flash Player 10.1

Mac OS® users: Mac OS X v10.4 – 10.6 (Intel®); or Mac OS X v10.4 (PowerPC); Safari® 2.x; or Mozilla Firefox 2.x or 3.x; or Google Chrome

Linux users: Mozilla Firefox 2.x or 3.x

Location & Schedule

• Online

The Traffic Engineering Handbook is a must-have reference for anyone planning on taking the transportation depth section of the Civil PE exam. The sixth edition follows a new format that divides each chapter into four areas—basics, current practice, emerging trends, and information sources. Written by experienced authors and reviewed and edited by a distinguished panel of traffic engineering experts, this handbook continues to be a transportation industry standard.

Successfully Prepare for the Transportation Depth Section of the Civil PE Exam

• A comprehensive reference for the transportation industry
• Specified by the NCEES as a standard for the Civil PE exam
• Authored and reviewed by traffic engineering experts

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Traffic Engineering
• Road Users
• Vehicles
• Traffic and Flow Characteristics
• Safety
• Probability and Statistics
• Geometric Design for Traffic
• Traffic Engineering Studies
• Planning for Operations
• Managing Traffic Demand to Address Congestion
• Signs and Pavement Markings
• Traffic Control Signals
• Access Management
• Parking
• Traffic Calming
• Effective Communication for Transportation Projects
• Traffic Regulation and Control
• Maintenance-of-Traffic Design and Construction Staging

The Transportation Planning Handbook is an essential reference for transportation professionals involved with the administrative, technical, legal, and infrastructure-related aspects of transportation planning. The handbook also serves as a reference for educators, students, and those preparing for the transportation depth section of the Civil PE exam.

A Practical Reference for Transportation Engineering

• Summarizes typical practices and characteristics of transportation use
• Covers practices and issues related to transportation engineering
• Authored and edited by traffic engineering experts

Topics Covered

• Transportation and Society
• Commodity Flows and Freight Transportation
• Urban Travel Characteristics
• Transportation Planning Studies
• Transportation Models
• Planning Approach to Capacity
• Environmental and Energy Considerations
• Financial and Economic Considerations
• Statewide Multimodal Transportation Planning
• Intercity Passenger Travel
• Urban Transportation Studies
• Urban Transit
• Parking
• Activity Centers
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
• Traffic Calming
• Transportation Terminals
• Transportation Operations and Management
• Regulatory and Legal Issues

Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities, 2004 Edition is a manual of policies for the design, review, and approval of plans and specifications for wastewater collection and treatment facilities. It was developed to establish uniformity of practice among Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ontario.

These standards are applicable to normal situations for individual projects. Many PE examinees have found the book useful for the water resources and environmental sections of the Civil PE exam.

Wastewater Collection Systems Management provides up-to-date guidance on the oversight of wastewater collection systems, including gravity sewers, pumping stations, force mains, and other sewer-conveyance-related facilities. It also offers strategies for developing a comprehensive asset-management program that encompasses capacity, management, operations, and maintenance (CMOM) principles. The business, engineering, human resource, and communications aspects of a wastewater collection systems project are also covered.

Comprehensive Coverage of the Latest Methods for Managing Wastewater Collection Systems

• Provides wastewater collection system managers with the guidance and information they need to successfully address challenges found in their jobs
• References the regulatory guidelines for wastewater collection systems
• Integrates asset-management principles within individual topics

Topics Covered

• System Operations & Maintenance
• Information Management
• Collection System Assessment & Capital Improvement Planning
• System Design Considerations
• Construction Contracting
• Public Policy & Community Relations
• Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Safety, Standard Procedures, Training & Certifications
• Emergency Preparedness & Security

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