Structural Engineering PE License Exam Prep

Formulas, Diagrams, Practice Exams, and Step-by-Step Solved Problems for the NCEES CBT Professional Engineer License Exam

By: Practicing Engineers Network

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Pass the Structural PE Depth Exam with confidence using this complete, practice-focused study guide engineered for the NCEES CBT format. Designed for busy engineers, this book delivers clear explanations, streamlined formulas, and realistic practice problems based on the actual exam specifications.

This manual covers every major Structural PE Depth topic, including structural analysis, reinforced concrete, steel design, wood, masonry, foundations, base plates, wind loads, seismic loads, and structural detailing. All formulas are written using clean, plain-text notation so you can practice exactly the way you will solve problems on test day.

What You’ll Learn
✔ Structural Analysis

Shear, moment, reactions, trusses, frames, influence lines, moving loads, and stability using fast, repeatable workflows.

✔ Structural Design (All Major Codes)

• ACI 318: Concrete flexure, shear, axial, development length, one-way slabs, columns, footings

• AISC 360: Steel beams, columns, bolts, welds, shear and flexure checks

• NDS: Wood bending, shear, axial, adjustment factors

• TMS 402/602: Masonry flexure, axial, and shear wall design

✔ Foundations & Lateral Loads

Spread footings, punching shear, base plates, anchor rods, seismic design (Cs, V, Fx), and wind design (qz, GCp, MWFRS vs C&C).

✔ Detailing & Constructability

Lap splices, anchorage, reinforcement rules, connection details, and common exam pitfalls.

Practice-Focused for Real Exam Readiness

This guide includes:

• 60+ chapter-end practice problems

• 3 mini practice exams (20 questions each)

• Full-Length 80-Question Practice Exam #1

• Full-Length 80-Question Practice Exam #2

• Fully worked, step-by-step solutions

All problems are written to match the style, difficulty, and pacing of the PE Structural Depth Exam.

Study Tools That Make a Difference

The book includes a powerful appendix system to help you review efficiently:

• Code and standard summaries

• ASCE 7 load combinations

• Text-based sketch templates

• Material property tables

• Unit conversions

• Structural design flowcharts

• Consolidated formula sheets

• Blank calculation templates

• Professional diagram set

Everything is organized for quick lookup and exam-day speed.

Who This Book Is For

• Engineers preparing for the Civil PE – Structural Depth Exam

• Professionals returning to the exam after time away

• FE graduates transitioning into the PE

• Anyone who wants a clear, practical, exam-ready study plan

Your Complete Structural PE Solution

With its combination of clear instruction, real exam-style practice, and organized reference materials, this book gives you the tools and confidence to pass the Structural PE Depth Exam on your first attempt.

Prepare smarter. Practice realistically. Pass with confidence.