Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Review (Engineering Press at Oup) [Paperback]

Donald G. Newnan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195148967 | ISBN-13: 978-0195148961 | Publication Date: November 15, 2001

Everything you need to pass the test!
From the only review book completely up-to-date with the 2001-2002 FE exam



· Published annually and revised for the current closed-book exam format


· Perfect for anyone (students or engineers) preparing for the FE exam


· Endorsed by a former Director of Exams from the NCEES


· Describes exam structure, exam day strategies, exam scoring, and passing rate statistics


· All problems in SI units in line with the new exam format


· Covers all the topics on the FE exam, carefully matching exam structure: Mathematics, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrical Circuits, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Computers, Ethics, and Engineering Economy


· Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, contains a thorough review of the topic as covered on the test, and ends with practice problems and detailed solutions


· Includes a complete eight-hour sample exam with 120 morning (AM) questions, 60 general afternoon (PM) questions, and complete step-by-step solutions to all problems


· 918 problems total: 60% text; 40% problems and solutions

Other Study Resources Available from Oxford University Press

For the Afternoon Discipline-Specific FE Exams
EIT Civil Review, Second Edition, edited by Donald G. Newnan, P.E. (1-57645-013-9)
EIT Mechanical Review, Second Edition, by Lloyd M. Polentz, P.E., and Jerry Hamelink, P.E. (1-57645-039-2)
EIT Electrical Review by Lincoln D. Jones, P.E. (1-57645-006-6)
EIT Chemical Review, Second Edition, by Dilip K. Das, P.E., and Rajaram K. Prabhudesai, P.E. (1-57645-023-6)
EIT Industrial Review, Second Edition, by Donovan Young, P.E. (1-57645-031-7)

For Extra Practice Problems
Allan's Circuits Problems by Allan D. Kraus (0-19-514248-9)
KC's Problems and Solutions for Microelectronic Circuits, Fourth Edition, by Adel S. Sedra and K. C. Smith (0-19-511771-9)

For an Introduction to MATLAB�
Getting Started with MATLAB 5: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by Rudra Pratap (0-19-512947-4)
Getting Started with MATLAB 6: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by Rudra Pratap (0-19-515014-7)

For Background on the Engineering Profession
Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers by Edmund G. Seebauer and Robert L. Barry (0-19-513488-5)
Engineers and Their Profession, Fifth Edition, by John D. Kemper and Billy R. Sanders (0-19-512057-4)
Being Successful as an Engineer by W. H. Roadstrum (0-910554-24-2)

Money Back Guarantee--Pass the FE test or get your money back.

For more information and a complete list of FE and PE Exam review books available from Engineering Press at Oxford University Press, visit www.oup-usa.org/engineeringpress.

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About the Author

Donald G. Newnan, San Jose University (Emeritus).

Product Details

• Paperback: 792 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195148967
• ISBN-13: 978-0195148961
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,950,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars So-so guide, lots of room for improvement, April 13, 2003

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Peter Sedivec (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Review (Engineering Press at Oup) (Paperback)

Here are my thoughts on this book.

Pros: 1. Very reasonably priced as a comprehensive review book and supposedly a money back guarantee.
2. It is current and up to date (as of the April 2003 exam)
3. It has a pretty good variety and quantity of examples and practice problems.

Cons: 1. There are a large number of errors in the example and practice problems. I found at least 50 errors in using this book as a review guide and it is difficult, especially on some of the example problems where I would wonder for half an hour where I went wrong. Some of the errors are obvious, others are difficult or near impossible to spot if you are trying to relearn this material and remember very little. I am sure there are significantly more errors since my review did not cover the book comprehensively and I'm sure I missed a lot as well.
2. The text is not very well written. Some sections go into too much detail while others simply scratch the surface. There were times when I learned more from reading the EIT handbook than from this review book.
3. Lastly, I was a little disappointed when I went to take the practice exam and I found several identical questions to the practice problems provided in the different chapters. The least they could have done was make sure not to reuse questions so that when we'd like to take the practice exam we haven't just seen the questions from review sections.

2.0 out of 5 stars Didnt help me pass yet, June 11, 2007

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sgibbs2007 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Review (Engineering Press at Oup) (Paperback)

This book is ok but youre better off taking notes from a class or another who already passed

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the "MOST COMPLETE" review text, August 16, 2006

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Alexander Yasbek (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Review (Engineering Press at Oup) (Paperback)

I bought this book because it was significantly cheaper than any other review book. Boy, what a waste of money! A friend lent me the EIT review manual (twice the price) and although it is not perfect it is far, far better. Each chapter in this book seems to be written by a different author. There is no consistency in the type, style or level of review. The thermo chapter for example assumes that you remember what every symbol in every equation represents without first providing a table or list. The reason I am using this book is that I DONT remeber what u, q and w represent. After slowly trying to make sense of the chapter I skipped to the end and found a table with each symbol listed. Am I meant to tear it out so that I can use it on every page?

Some of the review is ok but I dont think any of the authors have taken the EIT in a long time. The problems seem very unlike the EIT style problems I have found online and in other review manuals.

I would NOT purchase this book again and if I could return it and get my money back I would. If all you want is a quick, cheap overview of the exam material then get this book. If you want something that provides a bit of explaination or tutoring, avoid this book.