Civil PE Exam Reference Manuals

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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

To pass the Civil PE exam’s construction depth section, you’ll need to be familiar with the exam topics and how to use relevant equations. The Construction Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam provides comprehensive coverage of the exam topics. Example problems demonstrate how concepts are applied, and detailed tables, figures, and appendices make it possible to solve many exam problems using the Depth Reference Manual alone.

The Civil PE exam’s construction depth section requires a thorough familiarity with relevant codes. Consequently, the Construction Depth Reference Manual is updated to the following:

• 2001 edition of CMWB
• 2002 edition of ASCE 37-02
• 2003 edition of MUTCD
• 2004 edition of ACI 347
• 2005 edition of ACI 318
• 2005 edition of ACI SP-4
• 2005 edition of AISC
• 2005 edition of NDS
• OSHA, 29 CFR Part 1926 (US Federal Version)

Comprehensive Reference and Practice for the Civil PE Exam’s Construction Depth Section

• Clear, easy-to-understand explanations of construction engineering concepts
• A complete introduction to the construction depth section of the Civil PE exam
• 35 solved example problems
• 178 equations, 29 tables, 74 figures, and 5 appendices
• An easy-to-use index

Topics Covered

• Construction Operations and Methods
• Earthwork Construction and Layout
• Estimating Quantity and Cost
• Material Quality Control and Procedures
• Scheduling
• Temporary Structures
• Worker Health, Safety, and Environment

Topics Covered

• Construction Operations and Methods
• Earthwork Construction and Layout
• Estimating Quantity and Cost
• Material Quality Control and Procedures
• Scheduling
• Temporary Structures
• Worker Health, Safety, and Environment

To pass the Civil PE exam’s water resources and environmental depth section, you’ll need to be familiar with the exam topics and how to use relevant equations. The Water Resources and Environmental Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam provides comprehensive coverage of the exam topics. Detailed tables, figures, and appendices make it possible to solve many exam problems using the Depth Reference Manual alone. Example problems demonstrate how concepts are applied, and end-of-chapter problems provide opportunity for independent practice. 

Comprehensive Reference and Practice for the Civil PE Exam’s Water Resources and Environmental Depth Section

• Clear, easy-to-understand explanations of water resources and environmental engineering concepts
• A complete introduction to the water resources and environmental depth section of the Civil PE exam
• An overview of the Ten States Standards
• 115 solved example problems
• 101 exam-like, end-of-chapter problems with complete solutions
• 230 equations, 65 tables, 102 figures, and 8 appendices
• An easy-to-use index

Topics Covered

• Activated Sludge
• Environmental Remediation
• Groundwater Engineering
• Hazardous Waste and Pollutants
• Hydraulics—Closed Conduit
• Hydraulics—Open Channel
• Hydrology
• Waste and Wastewater Composition and Chemistry
• Wastewater
• Wastewater Treatment
• Water Treatment

• Activated Sludge
• Environmental Remediation
• Groundwater Engineering
• Hazardous Waste and Pollutants
• Hydraulics—Closed Conduit
• Hydraulics—Open Channel
• Hydrology
• Waste and Wastewater Composition and Chemistry
• Wastewater
• Wastewater Treatment
• Water Treatment

The scope of this code covers all buildings except 3-story, one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. This comprehensive code features time-tested safety concepts, structural, and fire and life safety provisions covering means of egress, interior finish requirements, comprehensive roof provisions, seismic engineering provisions, innovative construction technology, occupancy classifications, and the latest industry standards in material design. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs.

This 5th edition of AASHTO's "Green Book" contains the latest design practices in universal use as the standard for highway geometric design. This edition includes the latest research on superelevation and side friction factors as presented in NCHRP Report 439. New exhibits in Chapter 3 will help designers to quickly and accurately determine the side friction factor used for horizontal curve design, the superelevation rates for various curve radii, and the minimum radii with normal crown for each of the five maximum superelevation rates.

The Book Features

• 418 exhibits, tables, and drawings
• Duel units (metric and U.S. customary) throughout
• A large format
• Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Coverage the new AASHTO Bicycle Guide and AASHTO Pedestrian Guide
• Research from NCHRP Reports 375, 383, 400, 420 and 439

Recommended as a reference for civil engineers taking the PE exam, the Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers is a good source of hard-to-find civil engineering data. You get fingertip access to everything from the fundamentals of civil engineering to planning, design, and construction techniques related to 23 different disciplines including systems design, geotechnical engineering, and community and regional planning.

The 5th edition incorporates the most recent code changes including ACI, AISC, ASTM, NDS for wood structures, and the latest design methods for buildings, airports, highways, tunnels, and bridges. Over 700 illustrations help you understand key concepts.

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

This professional reference provides mathematical models and formulas you need to make investment decisions and manage cash flow. It is an excellent resource for understanding economic issues that appear frequently in FE/EIT and PE exam problems.

Topics Covered

• The Meaning of Present Worth
• Income Tax Considerations
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Accounting Cost and Expense Terms
• Extracting the Rate of Return
• Ranking Mutually Exclusive Projects
• Consumer Loans
• Capitalization Costs versus Expenses
• Forecasting
• Depreciation Methods

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• The Meaning of Present Worth
• Income Tax Considerations
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Accounting Cost and Expense Terms
• Extracting the Rate of Return
• Ranking Mutually Exclusive Projects
• Consumer Loans
• Capitalization Costs versus Expenses
• Forecasting
• Depreciation Methods