Publisher's Synopsis
Targeted Training for Solving Civil PE Exam Geotechnical Depth Multiple-Choice Problems
Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Geotechnical Depth Problems contains 102 multiple-choice problems that are grouped into ten chapters. Each chapter corresponds to a topic on the NCEES PE Civil exam geotechnical depth section. Like the PE exam, an average of six minutes is required to solve each problem in this book. Each problem also includes a hint that provides optional problem-solving guidance.
Topics Covered
- Deep Foundations
- Earth Retaining Structures
- Earth Structures
- Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads
- Field Materials Testing, Methods, and Safety
- Groundwater and Seepage
- Problematic Soil and Rock Conditions
- Shallow Foundations
- Site Characterization
- Soil Mechanics, Lab Testing, and Analysis
Referenced Design Standards
- Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7)
- Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926)
Key Features
- Problems are representative of the exam's format, scope of topics, and level of difficulty.
- Connect relevant theory to exam-like problems.
- Comprehensive step-by-step solutions for all problems demonstrate accurate and efficient solving approaches.
- Organize the codes and references you will use on exam day.
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company
