Civil Engineering Reference Book

After an examination of fundamental theories as applied to civil engineering, authoritative coverage is included on design practice for certain materials and specific structures and applications. A particular feature is the incorporation of chapters on construction and site practice, including contract management and control.

New for 2018. Choose the new edition of PE Civil Reference Manual, Sixteenth Edition and receive the eTextbook for free. This offer is only available at ppi2pass.com.​ Comprehensive Civil PE Exam Coverage The Civil Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive textbook for the NCEES Civil PE exam. This book's time-tested organization and clear explanations start with the basics to help you quickly get up to speed with common civil engineering concepts. Together, the 90 chapters provide an in-depth review of all of the topics, codes, and standards listed in the NCEES Civil PE specifications. The extensive index contains thousands of entries, with multiple entries included for each topic, so you can find the topics referenced no matter how you search. This book features: over 100 appendices containing essential support material over 500 clarifying examples over 550 common civil engineering terms defined in an easy-to-use glossary thousands of equations, figures, and tables industry-standard terminology and nomenclature equal support of U.S. customary and SI units After you pass your exam, the Civil Engineering Reference Manual will continue to serve as an invaluable reference throughout your civil engineering career. Exam Topics Covered Civil Breadth: Project Planning; Means and Methods; Soil Mechanics; Structural Mechanics; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Geometrics; Materials; Site Development Construction: Earthwork Construction and Layout; Estimating Quantities and Costs; Construction Operations and Methods; Scheduling; Material Quality Control and Production; Temporary Structures; Health and Safety. For additional Construction Depth coverage, check out the Construction Depth Reference Manual. Geotechnical Site Characterization; Soil Mechanics, Laboratory Testing, and Analysis; Field Materials Testing, Methods, and Safety; Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads; Earth Structures; Groundwater and Seepa≥ Problematic Soil and Rock Conditions; Earth Retaining Structures; Shallow Foundations; Deep Foundations Structural: Analysis of Structures; Design and Details of Structures; Codes and Construction. For additional Structural coverage, check out the Structural Engineering Reference Manual. Transportation: Traffic Engineering; Horizontal Design; Vertical Design; Intersection Geometry; Roadside and Cross-Section Design; Signal Design; Traffic Control Design; Geotechnical and Pavement; Draina≥ Alternatives Analysis. For additional Transportation Depth coverage, check out the Transportation Depth Reference Manual. Water Resources and Environmental: Analysis and Design; Hydraulics-Closed Conduit; Hydraulics-Open Channel; Hydrology; Groundwater and Wells; Wastewater Collection and Treatment; Water Quality; Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment; Engineering Economic Analysis

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"The Ground Engineer's Reference Book provides the most comprehensive survey of ground engineering in a practical and assimilable form for the practicising engineer. It systematically covers all aspects of the subject: properties and behaviour of ground; investigation in ground engineering; treatment of the ground; construction in ground engineering; numerical methods and modelling in ground engineering. Each of the specialized contributions is supported by numerous references, diagrams and tables, and the book contains over 500 illustrations." --Book jacket.

CERM16, the reference manual and study guide every PE Civil Examinee needs! Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (Also known as CERM16) is the only reference you need to prepare for the Breadth portion of the PE Civil exam. This comprehensive manual follows NCEES PE Civil exam specifications and addresses complex topics by parsing them into condensed, understandable, readable sections. Offering a complete review of all exam topics, this reference manual is up-to-date to the current exam specifications and design standards, and employs instructional design to enable comprehensive understanding that builds exam confidence. The PE Civil exam is a 9-hour, closed-book computer-based test (CBT) that is now offered year-round at approved Pearson Vue testing centers. Use this reference manual to fully prepare for this professional engineering exam. Key Features: Complete exam review for the Breadth portion of the PE Civil exam, including the following subjects: Project Planning Means and Methods Soil Mechanics Structural Mechanics Hydraulics and Hydrology Geometrics Materials Site Development Brief overview of each afternoon Depth exam. Up-to-date codes including: AASHTO, HCM, IBC, ACI and more. Recommendations for a study schedule to keep you on track. Exam tips for exam-day readiness. After you pass the exam, the PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (CERM16) will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your civil engineering career. Also available for individual purchase is the PE Civil Companion for the 16th Edition, a convenient side-by-side companion offering a comprehensive index with thousands of entries covering all topics; over 100 appendices; and over 550 common civil engineering terms and definitions.

Table of Contents Preface How to Use This Handbook Sect. 1 Structural Steel Engineering and Design Sect. 2 Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Engineering and Design Sect. 3 Timber Engineering Sect. 4 Soil Mechanics Sect. 5 Surveying, Route Design, and Highway Bridges Sect. 6 Fluid Mechanics, Pumps, Piping, and Hydro Power Sect. 7 Water Supply and Stormwater System Design Sect. 8 Sanitary Wastewater Treatment and Control Sect. 9 Engineering Economics Index l.

This manual fully prepares applicants for the civil PE exam--by far the most popular of the PE disciplines. Every exam subject is thoroughly covered, with illustrations and practice problems to heighten the reader's understanding. Also included are test-taking strategies and exam information., indexed.