Problems and Detailed Solutions for Comprehensive Exam Prep
Up-to-date to the NCEES exam specifications and codes, this book contains over 100 multiple-choice problems broken into ten chapters on each topic found in the Geotechnical 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.
Exam topics covered include:
- Deep Foundations
- Earth Retaining Structures
- Earth Structures
- Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads
- Field Materials Testing, Methods, and Safety
- Groundwater and Seepage
- Problematic Soil and Rock Conditions
- Shallow Foundations
- Site Characterization
- Soil Mechanics, Lab Testing, and Analysis
Pair this practice exam book with the Geotechnical Depth Practice Exams for a comprehensive review, to maximize your problem-solving efficiency, and build exam-day readiness.
This book is also available in the PE Civil Geotechnical Complete Exam Bundle.
About the exam
The NCEES PE Civil Exam is an 8-hour open-book exam. The exam is a breadth and depth examination. You will work the breadth exam in the morning (4-hours, 40 multiple-choice questions) and the Geotechnical depth exam in the afternoon (4-hours, 40 multiple-choice questions).