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American Society for Testing and Materials (AST...

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international standards organization focused on developing technical standards for a variety of industrial applications. The organization was founded in 1898...

American Society for Testing and Materials (AST...

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international standards organization focused on developing technical standards for a variety of industrial applications. The organization was founded in 1898...

Methods of Estimation in Civil Engineering

The estimation of quantities is an important aspect of civil engineering design projects. Estimates are typically provided to a client in the bid package which is prepared by the design...

Methods of Estimation in Civil Engineering

The estimation of quantities is an important aspect of civil engineering design projects. Estimates are typically provided to a client in the bid package which is prepared by the design...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Thermal Runaway

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Therma...

Reactivity hazards are part of the safety, health, and environment (HSE) topic for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam. Runaway reactions are associated with reactivity hazards and are also...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Therma...

Reactivity hazards are part of the safety, health, and environment (HSE) topic for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam. Runaway reactions are associated with reactivity hazards and are also...

9 Facts You Never Knew About Flammability

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is a topic on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam (5-8 questions). Although the number of flammability questions that you will encounter on the...

9 Facts You Never Knew About Flammability

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is a topic on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical exam (5-8 questions). Although the number of flammability questions that you will encounter on the...

What You Should Know about the Types of Equipme...

Candidates taking the Civil PE exam should be familiar with the types of equipment commonly used in civil engineering construction projects. This familiarity will aid the designer in understanding the...

What You Should Know about the Types of Equipme...

Candidates taking the Civil PE exam should be familiar with the types of equipment commonly used in civil engineering construction projects. This familiarity will aid the designer in understanding the...

What You Need to Know to Ace the Statics Section of the Mechanical FE Exam

What You Need to Know to Ace the Statics Sectio...

So, you've signed up for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical test, and you are starting to think about studying - great! The FE is an important step in getting...

What You Need to Know to Ace the Statics Sectio...

So, you've signed up for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical test, and you are starting to think about studying - great! The FE is an important step in getting...

Eight Things Nobody Ever Told You About the His...

Pipelines have always fascinated me since this topic offers both history and science. Some of the earliest piping in the United States was installed not long after the Thirteen Colonies...

Eight Things Nobody Ever Told You About the His...

Pipelines have always fascinated me since this topic offers both history and science. Some of the earliest piping in the United States was installed not long after the Thirteen Colonies...

10 Questions and Answers About Lithium-Ion Batt...

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing new technology in the industry, especially as the discussion of energy sources continues to be a hot topic worldwide. Existing energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels)...

10 Questions and Answers About Lithium-Ion Batt...

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing new technology in the industry, especially as the discussion of energy sources continues to be a hot topic worldwide. Existing energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels)...

Principles of Health, Safety, and Environment (...

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) is essential in the engineering industry as well as all other industries. Every company/employer should have a safety program and many employers offer training courses...

Principles of Health, Safety, and Environment (...

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) is essential in the engineering industry as well as all other industries. Every company/employer should have a safety program and many employers offer training courses...

Cost Engineer - An Engineer of a Different Mold?

Cost Engineer - An Engineer of a Different Mold?

The blog covers: 1. Background2. Traditional Engineering vs. the Adjunct Term: "Cost Engineering"3. Should We Use the Term "Engineer" When Referring to a Cost Professional?4. What Are the Professional Titles...

Cost Engineer - An Engineer of a Different Mold?

The blog covers: 1. Background2. Traditional Engineering vs. the Adjunct Term: "Cost Engineering"3. Should We Use the Term "Engineer" When Referring to a Cost Professional?4. What Are the Professional Titles...

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to Become One

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to...

How do you distinguish yourself in the electrical industry and what does it take to officially stamp a set of engineering drawings? The term "electrical engineer" can be used to...

P.E. Electrical Engineer: What Is It and How to...

How do you distinguish yourself in the electrical industry and what does it take to officially stamp a set of engineering drawings? The term "electrical engineer" can be used to...

How Does the NCEES Exam Scoring Process Work?

The blog covers: 1. NCEES Exam Scoring 2. CBT Grading 3. FE vs. PE Exams 4. All Exams Are Scored the Same Way 5. The Transition from Pencil-and-Paper to Computer-Based...

How Does the NCEES Exam Scoring Process Work?

The blog covers: 1. NCEES Exam Scoring 2. CBT Grading 3. FE vs. PE Exams 4. All Exams Are Scored the Same Way 5. The Transition from Pencil-and-Paper to Computer-Based...

How to Transfer Your PE License Between States

How to Transfer Your PE License Between States

Once you pass your P.E. exam, the first thing you are going to want to do is to obtain your license - now you are more valuable to your company...

How to Transfer Your PE License Between States

Once you pass your P.E. exam, the first thing you are going to want to do is to obtain your license - now you are more valuable to your company...

Similarities and Differences Between Architects and Engineers

Similarities and Differences Between Architects...

The practices of architecture and engineering have long been intertwined. Whether practicing as an architect or engineer, it is worth examining the roles each plays within today's construction industry. For...

Similarities and Differences Between Architects...

The practices of architecture and engineering have long been intertwined. Whether practicing as an architect or engineer, it is worth examining the roles each plays within today's construction industry. For...

Why We Do Not See a Licensed Automobile Engineer?

Why We Do Not See a Licensed Automobile Engineer?

Background The other day, a reader of my blog: Benefits of Obtaining PE Chemical License queried, "The NCEES1 states that practicing engineering with an engineering license assures the protection of health, safety, and...

Why We Do Not See a Licensed Automobile Engineer?

Background The other day, a reader of my blog: Benefits of Obtaining PE Chemical License queried, "The NCEES1 states that practicing engineering with an engineering license assures the protection of health, safety, and...

Why Should Engineers Take the PMP Certification Seriously?

Why Should Engineers Take the PMP Certification...

This article goes beyond any monetary rewards that a person will obtain with the certificate itself and will focus on the tools that engineers will learn when preparing for the PMP...

Why Should Engineers Take the PMP Certification...

This article goes beyond any monetary rewards that a person will obtain with the certificate itself and will focus on the tools that engineers will learn when preparing for the PMP...

HOW DO I GET MY PE CIVIL LICENSE?

HOW DO I GET MY PE CIVIL LICENSE?

Getting your Professional Engineering (PE) license can be one of the most rewarding achievements in your professional career. It is a testament to the dedication you have made to learning,...

HOW DO I GET MY PE CIVIL LICENSE?

Getting your Professional Engineering (PE) license can be one of the most rewarding achievements in your professional career. It is a testament to the dedication you have made to learning,...

Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE ...

The Backstory - A PE Imbalance It was year 1990. I, a freshly minted Master of Science graduate, was offered a job as an Environmental/Process Engineer in a large, multi-billion-dollar...

Here's Why You Should Consider Getting Your PE ...

The Backstory - A PE Imbalance It was year 1990. I, a freshly minted Master of Science graduate, was offered a job as an Environmental/Process Engineer in a large, multi-billion-dollar...

What Are the Basics of Fire Dynamics?

What Are the Basics of Fire Dynamics?

The first step in fighting fire is to understand exactly what a fire is. Simply put, a fire is a rapid chemical reaction, oxidation to be specific, that produces heat, light, and...

What Are the Basics of Fire Dynamics?

The first step in fighting fire is to understand exactly what a fire is. Simply put, a fire is a rapid chemical reaction, oxidation to be specific, that produces heat, light, and...

What Are the Basics of Fire Sprinklers?

One of the most important innovations in fire protection engineering has been automatic fire sprinkler systems, which not only save countless lives but also reduce the severity of fires across...

What Are the Basics of Fire Sprinklers?

One of the most important innovations in fire protection engineering has been automatic fire sprinkler systems, which not only save countless lives but also reduce the severity of fires across...