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Structural Engineering Reference Manual, 3rd ed.

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This book is pretty useful for p/e prep and as a general reference manual. I think it's very difficult to cover everything that could appear on the p/e exam and thus there are lots of things that do appear on the exam that are omitted here but it's still very useful. Don't assume that if you got through this book you've covered everything on the exam, there are things that are missing. For general reference you're probably better off with a specific book on each subject - i.e. a concrete, steel and timber book. Overall though I found that using this book as an overall guide for p/e prep was very helpful.

Note that this book cannot be used when taking the Structural Engineering exam in Illinois.

I thought that this was a good up to date reference with good problems added in the text to help with review. I would definitely get this book if you are studying for the SE I. You will of course still need all of your code books and other books. Also be sure to get the NCEES sample test so you can really see what style the problems will be. It is a good review of most of the information that will be on the test.

This is probably the most comprehensive review book available for the NCEES Structural I and II exams. The third addition has been updated to include ACI-2002 and IBC-2003 codes. While most of the book is written in a clear and consice manner, it is incomplete. There is no coverage of wind loads for buildings or bridges. Nor is there an any coverage of major structural components such as diaphragms or drag struts. These are all topics which candiates sitting for the exam must understand. While I do recommend this book as a resource for those taking the Structural I and II, exam candidates will find that their preparation for the exam will need to go above and beyond what is covered in this book. In addition to this text, I highly recommend that those studing for the exam purchase the Structural I and II review problems available at the [...].

When I found this book online I thought,"Great, a concise study guide to the Structural I PE". When I got to the test every person in the room had a copy of the same book. During the test I used it about three times. Needless to say I had spent almost my entire study time combing through the reference manual thinking that I was getting "prepared". A word of wisdom; the pass rate on the Structural I in Colorado last fall was 30%. Do you think the test makers would make it that easy so that you could buy a book with all the problems right off Amazon? The good news is that this book has been a really good reference for work back at the office. So in short, a good book for minor reference work, but I wouldn't walk into the test again thinking this book was my bread and butter.

I purchased this product to review for the P.E. exam. I am very satisfied witht he layout and choice of problems. It can be easily referenced. Also, the problems are easy to follow. There aren't huge leaps in the analysis that usually tend to slow you down. Additionally it will make for a good reference in my personal library during my career.

This book provides a thorough review of all the exam material you will receive for the P.E. exam.

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