PE Structural (SE) Study Products
Passing the PE Structural (SE) exam is a pivotal step in an engineer's career. An SE license is mandatory for consulting, owning a firm, stamping and sealing designs, and other activities in states that license structural engineers separately from a PE license. Shop study products for the PE Structural exam below. Most of these products can be tabbed and brought with you on exam day.
Study at your own pace with PPI’s OnDemand Prep Course. Not only do OnDemand courses thoroughly cover every topic, but they also provide you with all the digital materials you need on the PPI Learning Hub.
Course Overview:
- Provides focused review of all topics on the SE exam
- Includes 58+ hours of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, recommended reading, homework assignments, and practice exams
- Gives you everything you need to pass—from reference materials to homework assignments to detailed class notes
Benefits Include:
- Watch lectures and problem solving demonstrations on your own schedule
- Stay on track with structured and focused reading and problem assignments
- Download presentation slides for easy note-taking
- Assess your exam readiness with digital resources in the PPI Learning Hub
- Hone your test-taking and time management skills
This course is a monthly renewing subscription that will automatically renew each month until canceled.
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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
6th Edition - Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes.
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PE Structural 16-Hour Practice Exam for Buildings, Sixth Edition offers comprehensive practice for the NCEES SE exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the SE exam the first time.
PE Structural 16-Hour Practice Exam for Buildings, Sixth Edition features include:
- The Most Realistic Practice for the SE Exam
- Two 40-problem, multiple-choice breadth exams
- Two four-essay depth exams consistent with the NCEES SE exam’s format and specifications
- Multiple-choice problems require an average of six minutes to solve
- Essay problems can be solved in one hour
- Comprehensive step-by-step solutions for all problems demonstrate accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches
- Solutions to the depth exams’ essay problems use blue text to identify the information you will be expected to include in your exam booklet to receive full credit
- Supplemental content uses black text to enhance your understanding of the solution process.
Referenced Codes and Standards
- 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 and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7)
- National Design Specification for Wood Construction and NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS)
- North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI S100)
- Seismic Design Manual (AISC)
- Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS)
- Steel Construction Manual (AISC)
- 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
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David Micnhimer’s PE Structural Bridges Practice Problems with Solutions (STBR) is a book designed to help practice for Bridge questions on the PE Structural (SE) Exam. This book is a comprehensive review of different types of bridge
questions you can encounter on the breadth portion of the exam.
Features of this book:
- 77 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of bridge design
- Complete solutions show you step-by-step how to solve problems
- 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
C. Dale Buckner, PhD's Structural Engineering Solved Problems for the SE Exam, Seventh Edition offers comprehensive practice for the NCEES SE exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the SE exam the first time.
- Contains problems intended to prepare students for both the SE exam and the Civil PE Structural depth exam
- Each problem provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge of structural engineering concepts
- The breadth of topics covered and the varied complexities of the problems allow you to assess and strengthen your problem-solving skills
- Problems in both qualitative and quantitative formats are included, and solutions use the same codes and standards adopted for the exam
- Step-by-step solutions are used to solve numerical problems, and detailed explanations are given for qualitative problems.
Topics Covered:
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Masonry Design
- Seismic Design
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Concrete Design
- Structural Steel Design
- Timber Design
This collection of CodeMaster laminated reference guides will aid you in preparation for your exam and will come in handy both on the exam and in your real world experience. All four guides are in accordance with the 2018 IBC and ASCE 7-16 or ASDCM18. Each guide provides illustrations for clarity on codes described and solved examples make it easy to understand the information presented.
This Bundle Includes:
- CodeMaster - Allowable Stress Design for Masonry (2018 IBC) (ASDCM18)
- CodeMaster - Structural Wood Design ASD/LRFD (2018 IBC, ASCE 7-16, 2018 NDS)
- CodeMaster - Seismic Design Category (2018 IBC / ASCE 7-16)
- CodeMaster - Seismic Design (2018 IBC / ASCE 7-16)
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.
This book 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.
- 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
- 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
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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
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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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This book offers comprehensive practice for the California Civil Seismic Principles exam. This edition is updated to comply with the exam specs of the California Civil (Engineering Surveying/Seismic Principles) Examinations and is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the California Civil Seismic Principles exam the first time.
- Comprehensive practice for the California Civil Seismic Principles exam
- Contains two realistic, full-length exams, each with 55 multiple-choice problems
- All exam topics are covered, from basic seismology through applications of codes and standards
- Step-by-step solutions to quantitative problems illustrate efficient problem-solving approaches
- Qualitative solutions explain the correct answers and present related supportive information
- Answer keys to both exams are included.
- 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
- Regular content updates
Topics Covered:
- Codes and Regulatory Provisions
- Diaphragm Theory
- Details of Structures
- Seismology Principles
Referenced Codes and Standards:
- CBC 2019 / IBC 2018
- AWC/NDS SDPWS Seismic 2015
- TMS 402/602 2016
- ASCE/SEI7 2016
- ACI 318 2014
- AISC 341 2016
- AISC 360 2016
- NDS Wood 2018
Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes:
PE Structural Reference Manual, 10th Edition
PE Structural Bridges Practice Problems with Solutions
PE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems with Solutions, 7th Edition
- Begin your studies efficiently by diagnosing your knowledge of key NCEES SE exam topics
- Deepen your understanding of all knowledge areas with problems that include clear, complete, and easy-to-follow solutions
- Study key knowledge areas with access to a review manual that is current to exam spec and follows NCEES exam guidelines
- Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet or phone
This subscription is for 1 month and begins on the date of purchase. It will renew each month until canceled.
This book includes two comprehensive indexes—one of key terms and another of seismic building codes—to quickly direct you to the information you are looking for. You can also locate related support material by following references throughout the text to the 150 equations, 29 tables, 144 figures, and 16 appendices, and to relevant codes and standards.
Topics Covered:
- Basic Seismology
- Details of Seismic-Resistant Structures (Concrete, Masonry, Steel, Wood)
- Diaphragm Theory
- Earthquake Characteristics
- Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
- General Structural Design
- Response of Structures
- Seismic Building Code
- Special Design Features
- Tilt-Up Construction
Vibration Theory
Referenced Codes and Standards:
- CBC 2019 / IBC 2018
- AWC/NDS SDPWS Seismic 2015
- TMS 402/602 2016
- ASCE/SEI7 2016
- ACI 318 2014
- AISC 341 2016
- AISC 360 2016
- NDS Wood 2018
Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes:
PE Structural Reference Manual, 10th Edition
PE Structural Bridges Practice Problems with Solutions
PE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems with Solutions, 7th Edition
PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for NCEES SE exam prep. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Learning Path, then “Assess, Review, Practice” until you are ready for exam day.
- Begin your studies efficiently by diagnosing your knowledge of key NCEES SE exam topics
- Deepen your understanding of all knowledge areas with problems that include clear, complete, and easy-to-follow solutions
- Study key knowledge areas with access to a review manual that is current to exam spec and follows NCEES exam guidelines
- Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet or phone
This subscription is for 3 months and begins on the date of purchase.
Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes:
PE Structural Reference Manual, 10th Edition
PE Structural Bridges Practice Problems with Solutions
PE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems with Solutions, 7th Edition
- Begin your studies efficiently by diagnosing your knowledge of key NCEES SE exam topics
- Deepen your understanding of all knowledge areas with problems that include clear, complete, and easy-to-follow solutions
- Study key knowledge areas with access to a review manual that is current to exam spec and follows NCEES exam guidelines
- Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet or phone
This subscription is for 6 months and begins on the date of purchase.
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