Structural Engineering Solved Problems: Comprehensive Practice for the Structural Engineering (Se) and Civil Pe Exams

Structural Engineering Solved Problems contains 100 practice problems representing a broad range of topics on the Structural Engineering (SE) and Civil PE exams. Each problem provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge of structural engineering concepts. The breadth of topics covered and the varied complexities of the problems allow you to assess and strengthen your problem-solving skills. Problems in both qualitative and quantitative formats are included, and solutions use the same codes and standards adopted for the exam. Step-by-step solutions are used to solve numerical problems, and detailed explanations are given for qualitative problems.
Structural Engineering Solved Problems will help you to

• familiarize yourself with the exam topics
• connect relevant structural engineering theories to challenging problems
• navigate through exam-adopted codes and standards
• identify accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches

Topics Covered

• Foundations and Retaining Structures
• Masonry Design
• Seismic Design
• Structural Analysis
• Structural Concrete Design
• Structural Steel Design
• Timber Design

Codes and Standards Used in This Book AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO)
Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/530.1)
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)
International Building Code (IBC)
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI7)
National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD (NDS)
PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI)Seismic Design Manual (AISC 325)
Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS)
Steel Construction Manual (AISC 327)
North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI)