PPI PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition, A Comprehensive Civil Engineering Review Book
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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.
From the Publisher
Complete Review
Complete review of the PE Civil exam.
Up-to-Date Codes
Mirrors codes and standards NCEES has adopted for the PE Civil Exam including AASHTO, HCM, IBC, ACI and more.
The People Have Spoken
Trusted by hundreds of thousands as their exam day reference.
NCEES Exam Specifications
Completely consistent with the NCEES exam content and format.
The Name You Trust
Authored by Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, the trusted author for engineering content.
500+ Clarifying Examples
The example problems in this book are instructional and informative, building exam confidence.
Extensive Support Materials
550+ terms, 80+ appendices, easy-to-use glossary, and complete index.
Career Resource
CERM will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your civil engineering career.
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Type of review
Breadth focus with Depth overview of all 5 Depths Instructional PE Civil Transportation complete exam coverage Instructional
Format
Print book Print book
Standout features
#1 reference manual in the industry NCEES Handbook focused study strategy Updated for the closed-book design standards
Closed-Book References
References to Design Standards only References to NCEES Handbook and Design Standards throughout
Number of example problems
500+ 180+
Solutions
Yes Yes
Learning Objectives
No Yes; at the beginning of each section
Additional features
N/A Blue handbook equations Collection of entries that cover concepts relevant to the knowledge area at the end of every section
Size
1,486 pages 358 pages
Purchase this if you…
Want a best selling overview of all 5 PE Civil exam disciplines Want an up-to-date and exam specific review that aims to prepare students for the closed-book exam
Publisher : PPI, a Kaplan Company
Publication date : April 23, 2018
Edition : Sixteenth
Language : English
Print length : 1486 pages
ISBN-10 : 1591265703
ISBN-13 : 978-1591265702
Item Weight : 7.15 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 3.2 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #158,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Bridge Engineering #20 in Civil Engineering (Books) #359 in Technology (Books)
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Customers find this civil engineering reference manual to be a comprehensive resource that prepares them well for the PE exam. The book receives positive feedback for its information quality, with one customer highlighting its thorough coverage of pavement design and construction, and another noting its easy-to-follow examples. While some customers appreciate its brand new condition and consider it the most important book for their studies, others report issues with misprints and missing appendices and glossary sections. The book’s value for money receives mixed reviews, with some finding it good while others consider it expensive.
