Structural Engineering Reference Manual, eTextbook - 1 Year, 9th Edition

New Edition. Updated to the new code specs.  

Alan Williams' Structural Engineering Reference Manual, eTextbook offers complete review for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam and one year access is only available at PPI. This eTextbook is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the SE exam the first time.

Structural Engineering Reference Manual, eTextbook features include:

• Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods


• New chapter that covers the Loads section of the NCEES exam


• 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-chapter 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.

This eTextbook is a companion to the SE Structural Engineering 16-Hour Practice Exam for Buildings, Fourth Edition (STBDPX4) in chapter sequence, nomenclature, terminology, and methodology, so you can easily practice where you need more support. 

One Year eTexbook access benefits include:

• 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

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

• 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)

This product is non-returnable.