PE Civil Structural Review Manual
The PE Civil Structural Review Manual provides up-to-date and thorough review for the PE Civil Structural exam. This book takes you step by step through every exam topic and subtopic for thorough and focused coverage. References to the closed-book design standards and the NCEES Handbook prepare you to search quickly and efficiently during the exam for the information you need. Exam tips and examples throughout help you study efficiently for the exam.
- Analysis of Structures
- Loads and Load Applications
- Forces and Load Effects
- Temporary Structures and Other Topics
- Design and Details of Structures
- Materials and Material Properties
- Component Design and Detailing
- AASHTO LRFD, Bridge Design Specifications
- IBC, International Building Code
- ASCE 7-16, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
- ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
- AISC, Steel Construction Manual
- AWC NDS, Wood Design Package
- CFR TITLE 29 Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- CFR TITLE 29 Part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
- PCI, PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete
- TMS 402/602, Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures
FAQs
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