Structural Engineering Exam Reference Manuals

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

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

This is a fully integrated code based on the 2006 International Building Code. Part 2 now also includes Title 24, Part 8 (California Historical Building Code) and Title 24, Part 10 (California Existing Building Code).  This code comes in a two volume set. Included is a free subscription service for all state updates and supplements.

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