Structural Engineering Reference Manual - Softcover

Williams, Alan

 
9781591263357: Structural Engineering Reference Manual

Synopsis

The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the NCEES 16-hour Structural PE exam. Nearly 40 practice problems with step-by-step solutions help you sharpen your problem solving skills, while demonstrating how to arrive at solutions most efficiently. Numerous charts, tables, and figures make it possible to work most exam problems using the reference manual alone. Quickly locate the important information you need to solve problems using the comprehensive index.

Because the Structural PE exam requires a thorough familiarity with relevant codes, the Structural Engineering Reference Manual, 5th Edition, is updated to the following:

  • 2004 edition of PCI
  • 2005 edition of ASCE 7
  • 2005 edition of NDS
  • 2005 editions of ACI 318 and ACI 530/530.1
  • 2005 edition of AISC, Steel Construction Manual
  • 2006 edition of IBC
  • 2007 edition of AASHTO

Exam Topics Covered

  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Timber Design
  • Foundations & Retaining Structures
  • Design of Reinforced Masonry
  • Prestressed Concrete Design
  • Seismic Design
  • Structural Steel Design
  • Design of Bridges

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About the Author

Alan Williams, PhD, SE, FICE, C Eng, is a registered professional engineer and structural engineer in California, a Fellow and Life Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom, and a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California. He obtained his bachelor of science degree and doctorate from the University of Leeds in England. Dr. Williams has extensive experience teaching and practicing structural engineering, including designing and constructing bridges, schools, and industrial and commercial structures. He has worked as a senior engineer with the California Department of Transportation and as a Principal for Structural Safety with the California Division of the State Architect. Dr. Williams has published several textbooks and papers on structural engineering design, structural analysis, seismic design, and reinforced and prestressed concrete design.

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