Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam (11th Edition) [Hardcover]

Michael R. Lindeburg (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1888577681 | ISBN-13: 978-1888577686 | Publication Date: May 2001 | Edition: 11th

The Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual is the most trusted study guide and reference for the mechanical PE exam. This edition has been updated to reflect the new breadth-and-depth format of the exam. All exam topics are reviewed clearly and completely, and more than 200 solved example problems and almost 530 practice problems (200 of them new) demonstrate key concepts and help you understand the most efficient way to solve problems. The text is enhanced by hundreds of illustrations, charts, and other data, and an extensive index.

For solutions to the practice problems in this manual, order Practice Problems for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam, 11th edition (ISBN 1-888577-69-X). Both these books are part of Professional Publications's Engineering Review Series, used by over 600,000 engineers to pass their licensing exams.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Over the many editions of the Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual, the author has fine-tuned the coverage of exam topics, the presentation of problems, and all other aspects of the book, making it the essential resource for the mechanical PE exam.

About the Author

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, is recognized among the engineering community as the leading authority on professional engineering licensing exam preparation. The author of many books on this subject, he has taught and supervised exam-review courses for over 25 years. He holds BS and MS degrees from Stanford University in industrial engineering. When not writing, he can be found hosting the "Licensing Exam Forum," an online bulletin board for FE and PE candidates located at ppi2pass.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1396 pages
• Publisher: Professional Pubns Inc; 11th edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888577681
• ISBN-13: 978-1888577686
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #962,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great PE reference Guide, November 6, 2002

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Todd Haggenmiller (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used this book along with the class and the key is to get familiar with the book. Passed the PE on the first try. I still use the book as my primary reference it's that good! Unfortunately, the book doesn't talk to you, or transfer material by osmosis so you still need to take the time and read it. The book doesn't cover fundamentals(if you need this, get the FE book). It gives you cookbook formulas and information needed to solve about 90% of the problems. It may be wise to take a PE refresher course to help walk you through the material. As for the errors, the publisher posts the errata/corrections on the web and keeps it updated. There is also a solutions manual for the book, I highly recommend this if you are preparing for the PE.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the only book I studied for the exam, and passed first time, March 22, 2006

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R S - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

Seriously, this is the only book I used to study for the exam. I began studying about 2-3 months before the exam, couple hours a night. I also skipped some chapters that wouldn't have a high potential score on the test (see the PE exam content descriptions).

I then took the last week off work before the exam, and went through all the chapters again. I passed first time.

This is also the only book I used during the exam, though I did bring my favorite design and thermo book, but never opened them. Was pretty funny to see people with suitcases and hand carts stacked with 3 milkcases full of books, honest!

I bought this book, the answer guide, and the sample exam book from the National Council of Examiners to get an idea of what the test looks like ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932613137/ ).

That was all I bought. Just set up a schedule, apply yourself, and you'll pass. Honest, I graduated from college over 18 years ago, so if I could pass first time using this guide, you can.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great tool, but FULL of errors!, May 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

Don't get me wrong, I don't regret buying this book, but the overwhelming number of errors in this book is staggering and inexcusable, especially since all of the formulas and most of the problems should just be cut-n-paste from various respected sources. It's frustrating not knowing if your getting a practice problem wrong because you're doing it wrong or because the book has the wrong formulas, problem wording, problem answers, etc.

Even the online errata list only covers a portion of the errors.