PE Civil Construction Study Products
Passing the PE Civil exam is a pivotal step in a civil engineer's career. A PE license is mandatory for consulting, owning a firm, stamping and sealing designs, and other activities. Shop individual products for the PE Civil Breadth and Construction Depth portions of the exam below.
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Fully updated to the new 2024 exam specifications! The PE Civil Construction Review Manual provides up-to-date and thorough review for the PE Civil Construction 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.
Topics covered:
- Soil Mechanics
- Site Layout and Development
- Material Properties
- Estimating Quantities and Costs
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Material, Production, and Execution Quality Control
- Structural Mechanics
- Hydraulics and Hydrology
- Construction Operations and Methods
- Design for Support of Construction Loads
- Heath and Safety
Design Standards Referenced:
- Guide to Formwork for Concrete (ACI 347R)
- Formwork for Concrete, 8th ed. (ACI SP-4)
- Steel Construction Manual (AISC)
- Design Loads on Structures During Construction (ASCE 37)
- Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction (CMWB)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways—Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD-Pt6)
eTextbook Benefits:
- 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
Master Your PE Civil Construction Exam with Our Comprehensive Digital eTextbook Bundle
This comprehensive collection of resources was designed for thorough coverage of the PE Civil Construction exam. The review materials in this bundle cover all exam specifications, contain thorough coverage of civil engineering principles and codes, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of those concepts.
- PE Civil Construction Review Manual: This up-to-date review book for the PE Civil Construction computer-based exam takes you step-by-step through every exam topic and subtopic. With useful study tips and examples throughout, this book will help you study efficiently and thoroughly for the exam.
- Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam: Construction Depth Problems: This book contains over 100 multiple-choice problems representative of the NCEES PE Civil Construction Exam format, scope of topics, and level of difficulty.
- Construction Depth Practice Exams for the Civil PE Exam: This book contains 80 practice exam questions representative of the NCEES PE Civil Construction Exam scope of topics and level of difficulty.
- Guide to Formwork for Concrete (ACI 347R)
- Formwork for Concrete, 8th ed. (ACI SP-4)
- Steel Construction Manual (AISC)
- Design Loads on Structures During Construction (ASCE 37)
- Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction (CMWB)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways—Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD-Pt6)
- 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
Master Your PE Civil Construction Exam with Our Comprehensive Print Bundle
This comprehensive collection of resources was designed for thorough coverage of the PE Civil Construction exam. The review materials in this bundle cover all exam specifications, contain thorough coverage of civil engineering principles and codes, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of those concepts.
- PE Civil Construction Review Manual: This up-to-date review book for the PE Civil Construction computer-based exam takes you step-by-step through every exam topic and subtopic. With useful study tips and examples throughout, this book will help you study efficiently and thoroughly for the exam.
- Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam: Construction Depth Problems: This book contains over 100 multiple-choice problems representative of the NCEES PE Civil Construction Exam format, scope of topics, and level of difficulty.
- Construction Depth Practice Exams for the Civil PE Exam: This book contains 80 practice exam questions representative of the NCEES PE Civil Construction Exam scope of topics and level of difficulty.
- Casio FX-115 ES Plus Advanced Scientific Calculator: Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.
- Guide to Formwork for Concrete (ACI 347R)
- Formwork for Concrete, 8th ed. (ACI SP-4)
- Steel Construction Manual (AISC)
- Design Loads on Structures During Construction (ASCE 37)
- Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction (CMWB)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways—Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD-Pt6)
Available in Print or eTextbook
Build exam day confidence and strengthen time-management skills
This book contains two full 40-problem, multiple-choice exams consistent with the format of the PE Civil: Construction Depth exam. The problems cover fundamental knowledge areas to help you test your understanding of core principles, identify areas for improvement, and focus your study time efficiently.
Construction Depth Practice Exams for the Civil PE Exam, 3rd Edition will help you:
- Effectively practice problem-solving in an exam-like format
- Demonstrate accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches
- Successfully connect relevant theory to exam-like problems
- Efficiently navigate through exam-adopted codes and standards
- Confidently solve problems under timed conditions
Exam topics covered include:
- Earthwork Construction and Layout
- Estimating Quantities and Costs
- Construction Operations and Methods
- Scheduling
- Material Quality Control and Production
- Temporary Structures
- Health and Safety
eTextbook Access Benefits Include:
- 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
Problems and Detailed Solutions for Comprehensive Exam Prep
Studying for the 2024 exam? This book is still aligned with key topics for the 2024 exam for your studies.
Up-to-date to the NCEES exam specifications and codes, this book contains over 100 multiple-choice problems broken into seven chapters on each topic found in the Construction depth exam. Each problem requires and average of six minutes to solve, and includes an optional hint for extra guidance. Comprehensive step-by-step solutions for all problems demonstrate accurate and efficient solving approaches to be used on exam day. PPI’s time-tested, detailed instructional design provides you with the most efficient and effective practice available.
Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam: Construction Depth Problems, Second Edition (SXCCN2) topics include:
- Construction Operations and Methods
- Earthwork Construction and Layout
- Estimating Quantities and Costs
- Health and Safety
- Material Quality Control and Production
- Scheduling
- Temporary Structures
Updated Referenced Codes and Standards included:
- ACI 318
- ACI 347R
- ACI SP-4
- AISC
- ASCE 37
- CMWB
- MUTCD-Pt 6
- NDS
- OSHA
Attention: this title is our legacy title for the PE Civil Construction depth exam pre-2024. For an up-to-date review, check out the PE Civil Construction Review Manual.
Thomas Korman’s Construction Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam, Second Edition (CECN2) is the only reference you need to prepare for the Construction depth portion of the PE Civil exam. This comprehensive manual follows NCEES exam specifications and addresses complex topics by parsing them into condensed, understandable, readable sections. Offering a complete review of all exam topics, this reference manual is up-to-date to the current exam specifications and design standards, and employs instructional design to enable comprehensive understanding that builds exam confidence.
Features Include:
- Comprehensive review of the pen-and-paper pre-2024 construction depth section exam topics and highlights the most useful equations in the exam-adopted codes and standards
- Cross references connect concepts and point you to additional relevant tables, figures, equations, and codes
- Example problems that demonstrate the application of concepts and equations
- A thorough index directs you to the codes and concepts you will need during the exam
Sample PDFs
Available in Print Format
C. Dale Buckner, PhD's Concrete Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams, Third Edition presents the concrete design and analysis methods most needed by civil and structural engineering examinees. This book provides a concise but thorough review of concrete theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis. The 51 example problems demonstrate how to apply concepts, codes, and equations, and over 40 figures and tables provide essential support material. A complete nomenclature list defines the industry-standard variables and symbols used in each chapter.
This book includes code references to familiarize you with exam-adopted codes, such as ASCE7-10 and ACI 318-14. It also includes 35 multiple-choice problems and 2 scenario-based design problems to enhance your problem-solving skills. Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your solving approach. On exam day, you can use this book’s thorough index to quickly locate important codes and concepts.
Codes covered:
- ASCE7-10
- ACI 318-14
Topics covered:
- Columns and Compression Members
- Continuous One-Way Systems
- Design Specifications
- Development of Reinforcement
- Flexural Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams
- Materials
- Prestressed Concrete
- Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Members
- Serviceability of Reinforced Concrete Beams
- Shear Design of Reinforced Concrete
- Two-Way Slab Systems
- 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
Sample PDFs
Available in Print or eTextbook
Fredrick S. Roland, PE's Steel Design for the PE Civil and SE Exams, Third Edition gives you a thorough overview of the concepts and methods you’ll need to solve steel analysis and design problems on the PE Civil Structural and SE exams. Sharpen your problem-solving skills, and assess your knowledge of how to apply important specifications with 37 exam-like, multiple-choice practice problems. Each problem is accompanied by a detailed, step-by-step solution showing both LRFD and ASD methods.
Prepare to Pass the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams
- Clear explanations of exam-adopted codes and standards
- Detailed examples illustrating a wide range of common situations
- Confidence-building practice problems
- Side-by-side LRFD and ASD solutions
- Thorough index and easy-to-use lists of tables, figures, problems, and nomenclature
Referenced Codes and Standards
- AASHTO LRFD 7th
- IBC 2015
- ASCE 7-10
- ACI 318-14
- AISC Steel
- NDS Wood 2015
- OSHA CFR 29 1910
- PCI 2010
- TMS 402/ ACI 530
Topics Covered:
- Allowable Strength Design (ASD)
- History and Development of Structural Steel
- Steel Beam Design
- Bolted Connections
- Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
- Steel Column Design
- Combined Stress Members
- Loads and Load Combinations
- Tension Member Design
- Composite Steel Members
- Plate Girders
- Welded Connections
- Flanges and Webs with Concentrated Loads
- 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
Sample PDFs
- Conversion Factors
- Temperature Conversions
- The Elements
- Fundamental and Derived Constants
- Astronomical Data
- Greek Alphabet
- Prefixes (SI and Binary)
- Decimal Equivalents
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