Civil Engineering License Problems and Solutions, 14th ed (Engineering Press at OUP) [Paperback]

Donald G. Newnan (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1576450309 | ISBN-13: 978-1576450307 | Publication Date: December 1, 1998 | Edition: 14

· Written by 6 professors, each with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering


· A detailed description of the examination and suggestions on how to prepare for it


· 195 exam, essay, and multiple-choice problems with a total of 510 individual questions


· A complete 24-problem sample exam


· A detailed step-by-step solution for every problem in the book

This book may be used as a separate, stand-alone volume or in conjunction with Civil Engineering License Review, 14/e (ISBN 1-57645-029-5). Its chapter topics match those of the License Review book. All of the problems have been reproduced for each chapter, followed by detailed step-by-step solutions. Similarly, the 24-problem sample exam (12 essay and 12 multiple-choice problems) is given, followed by step-by-step solutions to the exam. Engineers looking for a CE/PE review with problems and solutions will buy both books. Those who want only an elaborate set of exam problems, a sample exam, and detailed solutions to every problem will purchase this book. 100% problems and solutions.

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About the Author

Donald G. Newnan, Professor and Dean Emeritus, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 14 edition (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576450309
• ISBN-13: 978-1576450307
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #517,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great practice problems!, April 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Civil Engineering License Problems and Solutions, 14th ed (Engineering Press at OUP) (Paperback)

This book contains some of the best practice problems I have seen to prepare you for the exam. The solutions to the problems are the only thing that keeps this text from being the best text available for preparing a person for the exam. The solutions use equations or make assumptions without reference to where they came from. In some cases the solutions are not technically correct (i.e. see solutions to problems 8-1 and SEP 10-9). As long as you have other texts or good notes from your courses, this book is great if your looking for tough problems to prepare you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of problems, very poor solutions, October 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Civil Engineering License Problems and Solutions, 14th ed (Engineering Press at OUP) (Paperback)

This manual has a variety of questions on each subject, however the solutions are sometimes confusing. Variables are given, but are not defined. Steps and conversions are skipped. Sometimes answers are actually given as "The correct answer is (b)" and thats it, no reason why.

I also don't think the manual has been adequately updated to the new breadth and depth format of the PE exam. There are several example that ask you to draw something or write an explaination. The new PE format is multiple choice. I think the CERM (Civil Engineering Reference Manual) is the best bet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for practice and reference, February 26, 2006

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This review is from: Civil Engineering License Problems and Solutions (All Problems and Solutions are in this book) (Hardcover)

I find this book to be a great addition to my library. Some problems and explanations were of course more helpful than others. I think that I was able to grasp portions of the required knowledge base specifically from this book.