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1 online resource (657 pages) : illustrations |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Units and Unit Conversions -- Chapter 1 Mathematics -- Analytic Geometry -- Trigonometry -- Conic Sections -- Mensuration -- Vectors -- Complex Numbers -- Matrix Algebra -- Polynomials of Higher Order--Interrelationships of Roots -- Differential Calculus -- Integral Calculus -- Numerical Integration: Euler's Rule, Trapezoidal Rule, and Simpson's Rule -- Partial Fractions -- Ordinary Differential Equation with Constant Coefficients -- Chapter 2 Probability and Statistics -- Permutations and Combinations -- Laws of Probability -- Measures of Central Tendency -- Combinations of Random Variables -- Probability Functions -- Normal (Gaussian) Distribution -- Student's t-Distribution -- Binomial Distribution -- Expected Value -- Hypothesis Testing -- Linear Regression -- Chapter 3 Computational Tools -- Number Systems -- Spreadsheets as an Analysis and Design Tool -- Structured Programming -- Chapter 4 Ethics and Professional Practice -- Code of Ethics -- Professional Obligations (as Listed in the NSPE Code of Ethics) -- Intellectual Property -- Professional Liability -- Licensure -- Sustainability and Sustainable Design -- Chapter 5 Engineering Economics -- Types of Cash Flow -- Year-End Accounting Convention -- Minimum Attractive Rate of Return -- Present Worth -- Principal in a Sinking Fund -- Capitalized Cost -- Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost -- Depreciation -- Tax Issues -- Bonds -- Break-Even Analysis -- Return on Investment -- Benefit-Cost Analysis -- Uncertainty (Expected Value and Risk) -- Chapter 6 Statics -- Vectors -- Resultant of a System of Forces (2D) -- Moment of a Force -- Equivalent Force Systems -- Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies -- Representation of Distributed Loads -- Rigid Frames: Degrees of Freedom, Determinacy, and Stability -- Inclined Support -- Ideal Truss--Stability and Determinacy -- Centroid of an Area by Integration -- Various Section Properties -- Friction -- Chapter 7 Dynamics -- Kinematics -- Kinetics -- Principle of Impulse and Momentum -- Impact -- Principle of Work and Energy -- Chapter 8 Mechanics of Materials -- Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams -- Normal Stress and Strain -- Shear Stress -- Generalized Hooke's Law -- Typical Stress-Strain Curve for Mild Steel -- Bending Stress -- Combined Axial and Bending Stress -- Shear Stress due to Transverse Load -- Beam Deflection--The Elastic Curve -- Torsion -- Thermal Stress and Strain -- Mohr's Circle: Normal (s) and Shear (t) Stress Combination -- Composite Materials -- Stability of Axially Loaded Columns--Euler Buckling |
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Chapter 9 Materials -- Concrete Mix Design -- Asphalt Mix Design: Volumetric Relationships -- Common Material Tests -- Engineering Materials and Their Properties -- Chapter 10 Fluid Mechanics -- Fluid Properties -- Laminar versus Turbulent Flow -- Static Pressure on Submerged Surfaces -- Fluid Dynamics -- Energy Grade Line and Hydraulic Grade Line -- Fluid Power -- Dynamic Similarity -- Flow Measurement Devices -- Flow Measurement with Weirs -- Chapter 11 Hydraulics and Hydrologic Systems -- Hydrologic Balance -- Precipitation -- Rainfall Intensity -- Hydrograph -- Runoff Estimation by Natural Resources Conservation Service Curve Number -- Procedure for the NRCS Method -- Rational Method for Predicting Runoff -- Water Distribution Systems -- Inflow and Infiltration -- Closed Conduit Hydraulics -- Pipe Networks -- Pumps -- Circular Pipe Head Loss -- Open Channel Flow Fundamentals -- Chapter 12 Structural Analysis -- Structural Determinacy and Stability -- Determinacy and Stability of Trusses, Frames, and Beams -- Load Path and Tributary Area -- Analysis of Trusses -- Load Types -- Deflection -- Introduction to Indeterminate Structural Analysis -- Chapter 13 Structural Design -- Reinforced Concrete Design -- Steel Design -- Chapter 14 Geotechnical Engineering -- Mineralogy -- Soil as a Three-Phase System -- Effective Stress -- Shear Strength (Mohr-Coulomb) -- Standard Soil Tests -- Consolidation -- Soil Classification -- Bearing Capacity -- Lateral Earth Pressure -- Slope Stability -- Permeability of Soils -- Soil Stabilization -- Erosion Control Methods -- Chapter 15 Transportation -- Transportation Planning -- Intersections -- Pavement Design -- Highway Design: Horizontal Curves -- Highway Design: Superelevation -- Highway Design: Spiral Curves -- Highway Design: Vertical Curves -- Sight Distance -- Highway Safety -- Chapter 16 Environmental Engineering -- Main U.S. Environmental Laws -- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System -- Water Quality -- Wastewater Flow Rates from Various Sources -- Municipal Wastewater Treatment -- Physical Unit Operations in Wastewater Treatment -- Chemical Unit Processes in Wastewater Treatment -- Biological Wastewater Treatment -- Air Pollution -- Solid Waste Management -- Chapter 17 Construction -- Stages of Construction -- Construction Documents -- Procurement Methods -- Project Delivery Methods -- Construction Operations and Methods -- Scheduling -- Earned Value Management -- OSHA Regulations for Construction Projects -- Quantity Estimating -- Chapter 18 Surveying -- Glossary of Terms -- Coordinate Systems -- Types of Surveys -- Stationing -- Chaining Techniques -- Angles and Distances -- Area of a Traverse by Coordinates -- Area under an Irregular Curve -- Traverse Closure -- Differential Leveling -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z |
| Summary |
This highly effective study guide offers 100% coverage of every subject on the FE Civil exam. This self-study resource contains all the information you need to prepare for and pass the challenging FE Civil exam. Written by a leading civil engineering educator and exam coach, Fundamentals of Engineering FE Civil All-in-One Exam Guide features clear explanations, exam strategies, and practice problems with fully worked solutions. Organized to exactly follow the order of the official exam syllabus, this effective study guide includes references to the official FE Reference Handbook along with tips on how to utilize that resource during the exam |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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In English |
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E-Publication PDF |
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Engineering -- United States -- Examinations -- Study guides
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Civil engineering -- United States -- Examinations -- Study guides
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Engineering -- Problems, exercises, etc
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Civil engineering -- Examinations
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Engineering
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Engineering -- Examinations
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United States
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Problems and exercises
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Study guides
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781260011357 |
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1260011356 |
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