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Ace the civil engineering PE exam on the first try!

Civil Engineering PE All-in-One Exam Guide covers all the material included on the Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering (PE-CIVIL) exam, given by the National Council of Examiners in Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Presented in the Breadth and Depth format of the actual exam, this authoritative volume features equations, diagrams, exam preparation strategies, and practice questions with solutions. Detailed and comprehensive, this book serves as both a complete certification exam guide and an essential on-the-job reference.

Covers all exam topics, including:

• Structural: materials, member design, design criteria
• Geotechnical: soil mechanics, foundations, excavation, seismic issues
• Water resources and environmental: hydraulics, hydrology, water supply and quality, wastewater treatment
• Transportation: capacity analysis, planning, freeways, multilane highways
• Construction: scheduling, estimating, quality control, safety

Customer Reviews (12)

Very concise and through supplement to the CERM
I just finished writing the Civil PE ( Structural afternoon)

This book was my primary resource book. I studied with the all in one, the CERM and Structural Depth Reference + all required code references. I managed to pick off 60 % of the total exam
questions with this book alone ( both am and pm). This book is exceptional for the AM portion. The formulas
aren't as neatly laid out as the CERM and it lacks a bit on code referencing (fomula x from aci 318 section..) but that's largely due to the fact that it covers am and pm discipline for all 5 subjects.
I spent 6 weeks with this book and also ordered dr goswami's practice problems.

This is a very very good supplement I highly recommend it. This was best tool I had for the exam.
For those studying for the structural discipline, understand how to
navigate your codes and know the topics in the structural depth reference
manual.

Great complement to Lindeburg's book
I have done my primary prep with Lindeburg's reference manual and have been very happy with it. There are occasions when I don't have understand the topic or aren't able to quickly put my fingers on the information in that massive book and this has been a fantastic resource. I plan on getting rid of all my materials when I pass and only keeping this book for my continued reference.

If you need a brush up on topics and concepts throughout the depth portions of the exam, this book alone won't get you there, but it is a great addition to your library as an additional resource. Highly recommended!

As a total study package, I recommend Lindeburg's reference manual and practice problems, NCEES sample exam, 6 min problems and solutions in all topics (they are broken up in breadth and depth) and Civil Engineering All-In-One PE Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth by Indranil Goswami. You will obviously need additional reference materials for your particular depth.

All in One is a good review book
I have been preparing the PE using All in one and it is really helpful. The book is precise and concise about the topics. The Author has published also the sample exam questions and I am going to get them because I suspect from his format that they are also on target for the PE exam preparation.

Excellent Material for PE Exam
This book covers NCEES requirements for the PE exam including the construction module. The topics are well laid out and easy to understand. It is written in such a concise and a compact manner that even during the PE exam, the topics can easily be referenced. Linderburg book is good, but with too much details which sometimes can be overwhelming. The worked problems in the "All-in-one" looks more like the NCEES practise problems.If you are looking for a book that can prepear you for the exam in less than three months buy this book.It is a good resource for PE exam candidates and practising professional engineers.

Very easy to study and learn from!
This book is simply excellent. Lindeburg is a good book to have with you during the exam, but I think I only opened it a couple times. I did not use Lindeburg to study. There is no flow to the book, although it has literally every possible topic in it (although only half of them are useful).

All-in-One is a very different book from Lindeburg. There is a very deliberate flow to it, which makes it easy to read and learn from. He gives you ONLY what you need for each subject, and it seemed to me to be comprehensive. Bring Lindeburg for the rare question that is not in this book, but I would say it contains what you need for at least 90% of the problems. Since it is a first edition, I did find some errors in the book...but they just keep you on your toes! Fix them with a pen and move on.

Oh yes, and it helps very much to take a good review class... ... Read more

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With over 50,000 terms, this book provides comprehensive coverage of four allied but separate industrial sectors: Constructive, Forestry, Surface Mining and Public Works. The definitions have been compiled to be of use to a wide range of professionals. ... Read more

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FRANKLY DISAPPOINTING
I am a professional translator, and frankly I found this particular dictionary to be not up to expectations, in particular since it is extremely expensive. There are many, many construction terms that are not included. Not only that, even the Spanish translation to the Preface is full of translation and syntactical errors in Spanish, Wiley should have gotten a native speaker of Spanish to do it. If the preface is full of mistakes, the rest of the dictionary is suspect.

The Best Dictionary
Simply The Best Technical Dictionary English - Spanish for Civil Engineering.

Simplemente el mejor Diccionario Tecnico para Ingenieria Civil ... Read more

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Very helpful for review and the PE
I bought this and the NCEES sample problem book to review for the PE exam.The Solved Problems book helped greatly in familiarizing myself with some branches of Civil Engineering that I am not involved in professionally, and that turned out to be very beneficial for the exam, since I was able to check a couple of similar problems to determine solution methodology for them.This is a very solid companion to the Reference Manual, which I highly recommend to anyone, as it was the single most important reference I had.Basically, if you're going to be taking the PE exam, this is a book you should have both to review and take with you for the day of the exam.

Great book to prepare for the PE
It is great being able to go through problems and how they are worked out to prepare for the PE exam.I hope this will also be a useful resource during the test. ... Read more

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Many important advances in designing earthquake-resistant structures have occurred over the last several years. Civil engineers need an authoritative source of information that reflects the issues that are unique to the field. Comprising chapters selected from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design provides a tightly focused, concise, and valuable guide to the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of earthquake engineering.

In chapters contributed by renowned experts from around the world, this book supplies the latest concepts, design methodologies, and analytical techniques for mitigating the effects of seismic damage to structures. It discusses the fundamentals of earthquake engineering, explaining the causes of earthquakes and faulting, measurement of earthquakes, and characterization of seismicity. Subsequent chapters discuss the various types of earthquake damage to structures including recent improvements in earthquake performance, seismic design of buildings and bridges considering various types of construction materials, and performance-based seismic design and evaluation of building structures. The book introduces probabilistic approaches to performance-based methodologies as well as an application example of performance-based design.

Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design offers practical tools gathered together in a convenient reference for immediate implementation. It is an ideal resource for civil and structural engineers specializing in earthquake engineering. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a revision of the famed pocket guide giving engineers, scientists, technicians, and students thousands of essential technical and mathematical formulas and hundreds of diagrams to simplify and speed their calculations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

Perfect for engineering majors
This book has everything you would expect for engineering. A must have for Engineering majors. And it's cheep!

Truly fantastic reference.
I must admit here at the beginning that I am a bit of a snob when it comes to this type of book.I have reference books dating back a century for the sole reason that I do not trust nor like modern works.The current trend in reference is to provide only that information which will provide the reader with exactly what they want at that exact moment.This methodology requires that the reader return continually to the reference, wasting their time and energy.Older works provide a broader view of given topics and therefore tend to be held in my favor.This work may well be - in my opinion - the last of the great engineering references.

As stated by another reviewer, this work does an excellent job of covering most of the topics and information normally contained within a four-year mechanical engineering degree.This is not to say it is an apt replacement for a degree, just an excellent accessory to one.

Unlike the majority of generalized engineering references, this publication surpasses the norm of a mishmash of datasheets cribbed from manufacturers.The information contained is highly valuable, universally applicable and beautifully organized.That being said, it is true that the content is highly codified and would be of little value to those individuals who are unfamiliar with 'higher' level mathematics or engineering.

There are those in the engineering community who will find this reference lacking in specific topics - say, technical drafting, GD&T or materials science - but on the whole it is truly superb.

My only concern after having owned it for twenty-four hours is how I am going to reinforce the binding to keep the book from falling apart from too much use...

A good reference, even for the PE Exam
This little book is a good tool to add to your tool box.It has a fairly complete tabulation of formulas and even goes into some depth explaining them, but not too much.The only reason it got 4 vs 5 stars for therating was that the index is not cross referenced.I got the book as an aid for my first attempt at the PE Exam, and it earned its way on several questions- mechanics of materials especially.I strongly recommend this book to anyone in engineering who needs a pocket guide.

A must have!
This book is just awesome!

First thing you notice when you open the box: it's tiny!
The book measures about 11.5x15.5 CM for a thickness of 3 CM.
This format makes it very easy to carry around!

It's packed with LOADS of info which cover so many fields! Plus it's printed on 1 side only, which gives you some space to add notes. The table at the beginning (literally at the beginning - on the cover!) makes finding the info you're looking for very easy: each section is designated by a letter. In each section the progression is the same: from the basics up to the most advanced.

Very very handy, a must have! I which I had it when I was studying engineering man !! There's basically almost everything you need in there! Looking through it I was amazed at all the stuff that was coming back to my memory!

The hardcover is good, it makes the book strong (and feel strong).

I think the best feature of this book is that it covers many subjects, with a broad range of complexity level. That means whether you're just looking for some basic information to refresh your memory or get up to date with something, or if you are looking for some serious formulas and calculation, it's in there!
I know that I will probably not use much of the advanced calculation presented, but I might come across a few, and this little book is gonna make the thing easy :)
It's an excellent way to refresh your memory!

A must have :)

Includes a Wide Diversity of Handy Information
This compact book provides not only information related to everyday engineering, but also such things as production engineering, electrical engineering, control engineering, etc. It includes mathematical information, such as statistics, differential and integral calculus, binomial theorem, hyperbolic functions, etc. It also includes statics, kinematics, machine parts, radiation physics, and much more. Basic chemistry is also overviewed.

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"Civil Engineering for Outdoor Railroading Volume 1" covers many aspects of building an outdoor railroad for both the hobbyist and the amusement park owner. Although the book is primarily targeted towards the hobbyist who wants to spend time instead of mo ... Read more

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Hobbiests and Knowledge seekers will rejoice!
This book is the only one of its kind that shows the reader the many facets of building railroads, and how this knowledge is applied to model railroads, outdoor railroads, and backyard railroads.With this book alone, you will be able to take your visions from dreams to functioning realities, with safety being paramount.The book covers topics from a basic overview, all the way to advanced mathematical equations to prove why things work as they do.You will love the carefully selected pictures, and explanations of what's good and bad about the railroad designs portrayed in the images.
This book reveals how to use topographical maps to choose a route, recommendations, warnings, and the know-how to design your own railroad.Many useful charts save you from having to actually perform the advanced math yourself.The author gives all equations, so you can verify for yourself, or make a simple database that will prove his charts.The author gives detailed explanations of architectural considerations.If you're interested in railroads, model railroads, or large scale hobby railroads, this is the book that will take you from ground zero to technician. ... Read more

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The fifth edition of this well-known textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated; it is also completely reset and includes many new illustrations. The sections on Metals, Timber and Bituminous Materials have been completely rewritten by new contributing authors, and all the existing sections have been edited and extended as necessary. ... Read more

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The only reference to all important structural engineering principles and design techniques, this best-selling, internationally renowned handbook is updated for current standard specifications and codes (including the 1994 AASHTO specifications) and the latest design developments. Contributions from structural engineers discuss a broad range of vital topics. Concise, practical and user-friendly, this one-of-a-kind resource gives you not only up-to-the-minute information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures, but also practical examples and detailed descriptions of design procedures. ... Read more

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A Thick, Single-Volume Reference Book Packed with Information
This review is based on the 1968 edition. Each chapter is written by a separate specialist. There is a wealth of data on such things as masonry construction, timber engineering, steel construction, soil mechanics, frame analysis, shell structures, long-span roofs, properties of steels, barrel vaults, bridge design, rigid joints, wind deflection of structures, design of towers, and much more.

"The Book"
The "Bible" for structural engineers for decades past and present. Updated and a "must have" for the structural design engineer. The place to start when a new problem is encountered.

Useful resource
It's a book with many useful information, tables and examples. A really valued reference.

Unit problem
This book is quite good but its usability is lost to a great extent because it is not written in Metric units. Also, chapters on computer application are not well written ... Read more

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Within the broad field of civil engineering, the practiceof forensic engineering involves the investigation of performance,difficulties, or failures of buildings, structures, pipelines,foundations, airplanes, manufacturing equipment, vehicles, bridges,flood control facilities, and other engineered products. Guideline forForensic Engineering Practice is organized into five general topics offorensic engineering: (1) Qualifications addresses commonly acceptededucation and experience requirements for forensic engineers. Variousaspects of Federal and State law are cited with an expanded section onadmissibility and disqualifications are discussed in this chapter; (2)Investigations intended to show the typical aspects of physicallycarrying out a forensic investigation, such as the handling ofevidence for subsequent courtroom presentation; (3) Ethics thepromulgation of guidelines for ethical behavior of the forensicengineer is a primary objective of ASCE and the Forensic PracticeCommittee, as well as the ASCE Code of Ethics and codes from otherengineering associations are applied to the forensic engineer; (4)Legal gives a brief overview of the court system as it applies to theconstruction industry, including the role of the forensic engineer asan expert witness is defined; and (5) Business intended to relate thenon-technical management side of forensic engineering practices andthe marketing of forensic engineering services within an acceptableethical scheme is encouraged. ... Read more

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This thorough update of a well-established textbook covers a core subject taught on every civil engineering course. Now expanded to cover environmental hydraulics and engineering hydrology, it has been revised to reflect current practice and course requirements.

As previous editions, it includes substantial worked example sections with an on-line solution manual. A strength of the book has always been in its presentation these exercises which has distinguished it from other books on hydraulics, by enabling students to test their understanding of the theory and of the methods of analysis and design.

Civil Engineering Hydraulics provides a succinct introduction to the theory of civil engineering hydraulics, together with a large number of worked examples and exercise problems with answers. Each chapter includes a worked example section with solutions; a list of recommended reading; and exercise problems with answers to enable students to assess their understanding. 

The book will be invaluable throughout a student's entire course – but particularly for first and second year study, and will also be welcomed by practising engineers as a concise reference. ... Read more

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Now in full colour, the third edition of this well established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers.

Sections in the book include those devoted to the main rock types, weathering, ground investigation, rock mass strength, failures of old mines, subsidence on peats and clays, sinkholes on limestone and chalk, water in landslides, slope stabilization and understanding ground conditions. The roles of both natural and man-induced processes are assessed, and this understanding is developed into an appreciation of the geological environments potentially hazardous to civil engineering and construction projects. For each style of difficult ground, available techniques of site investigation and remediation are reviewed and evaluated.

Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a careful mix of text and diagrams, with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering.

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Foundations of Engineering Geology
The book is a really good introduction to the Eng Geology field. It is a compact and solid knowledge. In two pages each topicgives a really good understanding as summary of the techniques and most common problems associated with geology and geotechnics. Good book

A Pumping Powerhouse Of A Book!!!
Where do we go? I say again, Where do we go? Fromthe Fields of the Dream-Fawn to the Titus Forcep, Fine and Fine. ... Read more

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A fully up-to-date, practical guide to foundation engineering

Revised to cover the 2009 International Building Code, Foundation Engineering Handbook, Second Edition presents basic geotechnical field and laboratory studies, such as subsurface exploration and laboratory testing of soil, rock, and groundwater samples. The book then discusses the geotechnical aspects of foundation engineering, including conditions commonly encountered by design engineers--settlement, expansive soil, and slope stability. Details on the performance or engineering evaluation of foundation construction and the application of the 2009 International Building Code are included in this valuable resource.

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING HANDBOOK, SECOND EDITION COVERS:

• Subsurface exploration
• Laboratory testing
• Soil mechanics
• Shallow and deep foundations
• Bearing capacity and settlement of foundations
• Foundations on expansive soil
• Slope stability
• Retaining walls
• Foundation deterioration and cracking
• Geotechnical earthquake engineering for soils, foundations, and retaining walls
• Grading and other soil improvement methods
• Foundation excavation, underpinning, and field load tests
• Geosynthetics and instrumentation
• 2009 International Building Code regulations for soils and foundations

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Presented here are clear guidelines that cover all of the aspects of marketing architectural and engineering services. Included is a step-by-step description of how to research prospective clients, develop strategies for pursuit, prepare written and oral presentations, and negotiate and close commissions. The elements of a comprehensive marketing plan, as well as the organization and management roles required to make it succeed, are thoroughly discussed. Forty-five case studies of actual marketing techniques are presented. Additional tips are included on how brochures, publicity, direct mail, and advertising techniques can be used to support and enhance marketing efforts. ... Read more

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The Business and Problem-Solving Skills Needed for Success in Your Engineering Career!

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Compact & Factual
In my opinion, Structural Engrs Professional Training Manual does not seek to exhaust all fields of structural/civil engineering knowledge but concisely touches on key items in brief but acceptably complete paragraphs and sentences and providing satisfactory guidance to the reader. ... Read more

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Designed with busy engineers in mind, The McGraw-Hill Civil Engineering PE Exam Guide compresses what you need to know into an easy-to-use, easy-to-absorb format. Edited by R. Dodge Woodson and Kimberly Griffin, this innovative resource gives you the tools you need to pass both the Breadth and Depth portions of the exam -- the first time. This book/2-CD set gives you a complete study kit for the morning session Breadth Exam, featuring dissection of the new test format; tips to help you pass; plenty of exam-type problems and solutions.

Get ready for the elective Depth exam of your choice with five test-focused, book-length resources (300+ pages apiece) by expert authors -- on one of the set's CD-ROM. You also get test-specific expert tips; easy-to-use math reviews; power study techniques; numerous sample test problems and solutions. ... Read more

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Okay book
This book was just okay.There are other better suited study guides for taking the PE.

Find another review book
I only made it thru the first section of the geotechnical chapter and realized that I had to return this book. Formula errors and many errors in the solutions to sample problems. Find another review book and stay away from this one.

Civil Engineering PE Exam Guide - Breadth and Depth
Paid over $90 for this book at Borders and was extremely dissapointed.The CD is an exact replica of what is in the book - Many equation errors and typos, no "practice test" questions as stated on the cover.The editors of this book are certianly not PEs and could never pass the test with this!

Errors
I just bought it. I opened up on page 101 to find the Dr(%) formula (5.10) being wrong. This does not give me a warm feeling. I probably will be further disappointed with this book. I'll tell you more about it later.

Disappointed
My hope was to find a book with example problems that reflect the new PE exam format.This book has no end of chapter problems at all.And from what I read there was no difference in the depth and breadth sections.I did a side-by-side comparison of the environmental stuff and it was word for word.As far as I can tell the only thing the depth section (which is on CD) gives you is a bunch of charts you'll never use. ... Read more

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As Expected !!!!
Very pleased with the purchased. Got exactly what I expected. I recommend buying this book from the seller.

Helpful and allowed in exam room
If you look at the PE exam website for CA, this is specifically mentioned that it is allowed. I quote, "Published reference materials entitled, "120 Solved Surveying Problems" for the California Special Civil Engineers Examination (CSSP) and "Civil Surveying Samples Examinations" for the California Special Engineering Surveying Examination (CSSE2) will be allowed." I used this book and thought it was very helpful. I passed the surveying exam on the first try using this book. [...]

Not allowed in the CA Surveying Exam
Because this book is bound with staples, it is NOT allowed at the Surveying portion of the California State specific Civil PE exam, a fact I discovered today. If you try to take it in, it will be confiscated. While the book itself helped me understand the surveying concepts, it was very disappointing to have it taken away moments before the big test.

Deficient
Please see my review of the 3-book series in which this book is typically purchased in the reviews of "Surveying Principles for Civil Engineers."

Okay
There are many other sources were we can get problems and solutions for surveying.I thought for just 120 problems the price was a bit high. ... Read more

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The only comprehensive reference and tutorial for Civil 3D 2011

Civil 3D is Autodesk’s popular, robust civil engineering software, and this fully updated guide is the only one endorsed by Autodesk to help students prepare for certification exams. Packed with expert tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials, this book covers every aspect of Civil 3D 2011, the preferred software package for designing roads, highways, subdivisions, drainage and sewer systems, and other large-scale civic projects.

• This is the official, Autodesk-endorsed guide to Civil 3D, the leading software for designing large-scale civic systems such as highways, subdivisions, and sewer systems
• Covers all the key concepts, the software interface, and best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all elements of a civic engineering project
• Features in-depth, detailed coverage of surveying, points, alignments, surfaces, profiles, corridors, grading, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross sections, pipe networks, visualization, sheets, and project management
• Includes what students need to pass the Civil 3D 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams

Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 is a complete course in the real-world application of Civil 3D as well as the ultimate study guide for certification. ... Read more

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great for learning the capabilities of Civil 3D
I highly recommend this book as well as the others in the series.It helps to have some basic familiarity with AutoCAD before picking it up, but this book is well written and easy to follow.

The truth is in the title...
This book series has continued to provide my department a desktop guide to mastering the art and science in Civil 3d.The best part about the book is being able to skip straight to the tough topic of the day, and to make sure you have the basic, and the exact explanation.Classes tend to dwell on what they believe is important from the programs capabilities, but a book index lets you pick and choose battles and maintain profitable in your everyday work.

Special thanks to the authors for such an in depth look at topics.I will be taking the Autodesk Certification in the fall, and will be glad to have "Mastered" my craft. ... Read more