Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering Review [Hardcover]

Merle C. Potter (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering | Publication Date: January 15, 2000

This efficient review follows Great Lakes Press's unique test-prep approach of having expert professor-authors present review material in a concise "personalized review course" style. The only review that's both succinct and uses professor-authors. 10 contributors. Contains practice problems and full reviews of each topic tested.

Since some states don't allow problem solutions in the exam room, we separately offer the "Solutions Manual--P & P of Civil Engineering."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 650 pages
• Publisher: Great Lakes Press; 4 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881018474
• ISBN-13: 978-1881018476
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,721,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horribly outdated reference, September 27, 2000

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Dan McMartin (Smith, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering Review (Hardcover)

While trying to study from this book I found many outdated references. For instance, tables and charts for the 1984 "green book" and references to the 198-something HCM. The book also has a hydraulics and hydrology slant. Even the Highway section turns into a hydralogy review loosly based on highways. Do not buy this book, instead look into the Lindeman reference.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PE Review by Potter, April 12, 2003

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Daniel J. Worth (Peachtree City, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering Review (Hardcover)

I read this one first, then the one by Lindeburg. There is no comparison- the Potter book has too many mistakes, outdated material, its organization does not mirror the exam's organization like the Lindeburg book does, it is not in depth enough to be of any use. After working through the Lindeburg book, I rarely even referred to this one (and the exam was a snap).