PE Structural Reference Manual
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Alan Williams' PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the PE Structural exam the first time.
PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) features include:
- Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods
- New content covering design of slender and shear walls
- Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained
- 270 example problems
- Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-book practice problems
- Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach
- Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.
Topics Covered:
- Bridges
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)
- Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Timber
Referenced Codes and Standards - Updated to October 2021 Exam Specifications
- AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO)
- Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602)
- 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 and National Design Specification Supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS)
- North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI)
- PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI)
- Seismic Design Manual (AISC 327)
- Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS)
- Steel Construction Manual (AISC 325)
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
FAQs
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