Structural Engineering (SE) Exam

Get the power to pass the the 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam with PPI’s Structural Engineering Review Package. This comprehensive collection of resources provides thorough coverage of structural engineering principles and codes, as well as numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of those concepts.

This Package Includes:

• Structural Engineering Reference Manual (STRM6), 6th Edition
• Structural Engineering Solved Problems (SEPPM5), 5th Edition
• Six-Minute Solutions for Structural Engineering (SE) Exam Morning Breadth Problems (SXST3), 3rd Edition
• 16-Hour Structural Engineering (SE) Practice Exam for Buildings (STBDPX)
• NCEES Structural Sample Questions & Solutions (NCPSE5)
• Customizable Book Tabs (TABPPI)

16-Hour Structural Engineering (SE) Practice Exam for Buildings is a complete, 16-hour practice exam that prepares you for the Structural SE exam. It mimics the SE exam in terms of topics covered, problem level of difficulty, codes and standards referenced, and overall exam format. Like the SE exam, both the vertical and lateral components are organized into a morning breadth and an afternoon depth module. Each breadth module contains 40 multiple-choice problems, and each depth module contains 4 essay response problems, for a total of 88 exam-like problems. Completing the problems within each module’s allotted four hours will prepare you for the SE exam’s pace and duration.

Comprehensive step-by-step solutions for all problems illustrate accurate and efficient solving methods. The multiple-choice breadth modules also include complete answer keys so you can quickly determine a problem’s correct answer. The essay response afternoon depth modules make use of blue text to call out the text, calculations, and drawings you are expected to include in your exam booklet. Black explanations, calculations, and drawings provide supportive information to further describe a solution’s methodology.

Referenced Codes and Standards

• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO)
• Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402)
• Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7)
• National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD (NDS)
• National Design Specification Supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS Supp.)
• North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI Specification)
• PCI Design Handbook (PCI)
• Seismic Design Manual (AISC Seismic Design Manual)
• Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS)
• Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602)
• Steel Construction Manual (AISC Manual)

Exam Topics Covered 

• Structural analysis methods
• Structural design considerations including seismic detailing
• Loads
• Concrete
• Steel
• Wood
• Masonry
• Foundations
• Bridges (multiple-choice questions only)

• Structural analysis methods
• Structural design considerations including seismic detailing
• Loads
• Concrete
• Steel
• Wood
• Masonry
• Foundations
• Bridges (multiple-choice questions only)

The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

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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
   

What's New in This Edition

• Updates to current exam-adopted codes and standards for:
• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design (2010)
• ACI318 (2008)
• ACI 530/530.1 (2008)
• IBC (2009) 
• Addition of multiple-choice problems and ASD solving methods to better align with the exam
• Addition of new examples (23), figures (33), tables (8), and practice problems (5)

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

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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

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

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

Seismic Design of Building Structures is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

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Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles. It offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic exam, the Structural Engineering (SE) exam, and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). 15 chapters and 16 appendices provide a concise but thorough review of seismic theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis.

A Comprehensive Review of Seismic Concepts and Principles

• A thorough review of seismic building codes
• Easy-to-use formulas, figures, and tables
• Detailed illustrations and definitions of seismic terminology
• 129 practice problems
• 34 example problems
• A complete index

What's New for the 10th Edition?

• Thoroughly updated for ACI 318-08, ACI 530-08, and IBC-09 seismic building codes
• Two indices—one for terms, figures, and tables, and one for codes used in the book  

Topics Covered

• Basic Seismology
• Diaphragm Theory
• Earthquake Characteristics
• Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
• General Structural Design
• Response of Structures
• Seismic Building Codes
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures
• Special Design Features
• Tilt-Up Construction
• Vibration Theory

An Introduction to Seismic Design for the

• California Special Civil Seismic exam
• California Structural Engineer Seismic exam
• Civil PE exam
• Structural Engineering (SE) exam
• Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.