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Civil Engineering Subdisciplines
Engineering consists of applying math and science to real-world problems and building solutions to those problems. Civil engineering specifically solves problems in our infrastructure and environment. Although most people think...
Civil Engineering Subdisciplines
Engineering consists of applying math and science to real-world problems and building solutions to those problems. Civil engineering specifically solves problems in our infrastructure and environment. Although most people think...
What Is Civil Engineering and What Do Civil Eng...
Civil Engineering is a very broad career field. Disciplines within Civil Engineering include transportation, structural, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, utilities, and more. In short, Civil Engineers solve problems and work to...
What Is Civil Engineering and What Do Civil Eng...
Civil Engineering is a very broad career field. Disciplines within Civil Engineering include transportation, structural, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, utilities, and more. In short, Civil Engineers solve problems and work to...
How Long Does It Take to Study for the PE Civil...
Once you've registered for the PE Civil exam and have chosen a depth section it's time to study. This is probably the most important and time-consuming task in preparing for...
How Long Does It Take to Study for the PE Civil...
Once you've registered for the PE Civil exam and have chosen a depth section it's time to study. This is probably the most important and time-consuming task in preparing for...
What are PDH Credits? How do I get them?
PDH stands for "professional development hour" and PDH credits are simply that - an hour spent on developing skills or knowledge for your profession. PDH credits are currently required in...
What are PDH Credits? How do I get them?
PDH stands for "professional development hour" and PDH credits are simply that - an hour spent on developing skills or knowledge for your profession. PDH credits are currently required in...
5 Types of Questions to Expect on the CA Seismi...
While the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists provides a list of six primary content areas, I thought it would be helpful to talk specifically what types of...
5 Types of Questions to Expect on the CA Seismi...
While the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists provides a list of six primary content areas, I thought it would be helpful to talk specifically what types of...
5 Easy Ways for Engineers to Earn PDH Credit
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are required in 42 of 50 states to maintain or renew your P.E. license in that state. Obtaining and tracking these hours may seem daunting, but...
5 Easy Ways for Engineers to Earn PDH Credit
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are required in 42 of 50 states to maintain or renew your P.E. license in that state. Obtaining and tracking these hours may seem daunting, but...
How to Become a Structural Engineer?
The work of a structural engineer can pose a major public safety hazard if completed by an engineer without the proper technical understanding. As a result, structural engineering is highly...
How to Become a Structural Engineer?
The work of a structural engineer can pose a major public safety hazard if completed by an engineer without the proper technical understanding. As a result, structural engineering is highly...
Why Do I Need a PE License?
It is true that a primary role of a Professional Civil Engineer is to sign and seal construction documents. It is also true that many Civil Engineering jobs may never...
Why Do I Need a PE License?
It is true that a primary role of a Professional Civil Engineer is to sign and seal construction documents. It is also true that many Civil Engineering jobs may never...
How to become a Petroleum Engineer?
One might look at this question and assume the answer is obvious. Surely the way to become a petroleum engineer is by earning a petroleum engineering degree, right? That is...
How to become a Petroleum Engineer?
One might look at this question and assume the answer is obvious. Surely the way to become a petroleum engineer is by earning a petroleum engineering degree, right? That is...
Which PE Civil Exam Is the Easiest to Pass?
Almost without fail, the first questions I get from EIT's who are interested in taking the PE Exam is "How hard is it?" or "Which is the easiest to pass?"...
Which PE Civil Exam Is the Easiest to Pass?
Almost without fail, the first questions I get from EIT's who are interested in taking the PE Exam is "How hard is it?" or "Which is the easiest to pass?"...
What Is Structural Engineering and What Do Stru...
According to the Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC), "structural engineers create drawings and specifications, perform calculations, review the work of other engineers, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction...
What Is Structural Engineering and What Do Stru...
According to the Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC), "structural engineers create drawings and specifications, perform calculations, review the work of other engineers, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction...
10 Surveying Terms You Need to Know to Pass the...
Terms and definitions make up a HUGE part of the material on the exam. My #1 test strategy (OK, maybe #2 after getting a graphing calculator) is to bring a...
10 Surveying Terms You Need to Know to Pass the...
Terms and definitions make up a HUGE part of the material on the exam. My #1 test strategy (OK, maybe #2 after getting a graphing calculator) is to bring a...
10 Strategies to Pass the California Surveying ...
Table of Contents 1. Use a graphing calculator 2. Get a clear, flexible ruler 3. Take a surveying dictionary into the exam 4. Make a cheat sheet 5. Do as...
10 Strategies to Pass the California Surveying ...
Table of Contents 1. Use a graphing calculator 2. Get a clear, flexible ruler 3. Take a surveying dictionary into the exam 4. Make a cheat sheet 5. Do as...
Does Passing the CA Surveying Exam Make You a L...
The short answer is no. Despite passing a licensing exam commonly referred to as the "surveying exam," you are only taking this exam to complete civil engineering licensure, not a...
Does Passing the CA Surveying Exam Make You a L...
The short answer is no. Despite passing a licensing exam commonly referred to as the "surveying exam," you are only taking this exam to complete civil engineering licensure, not a...
Errors in Surveying: How to Identify and Calcul...
The data mapped in surveying can be used for many purposes, from defining boundaries in legal documents to determining the best route to run utilities or construct a road. With...
Errors in Surveying: How to Identify and Calcul...
The data mapped in surveying can be used for many purposes, from defining boundaries in legal documents to determining the best route to run utilities or construct a road. With...
Discussion on Building Frame vs. Bearing Wall S...
As you may have already recognized, the load path for lateral loads differs greatly from that of gravity loads, and can, in some cases, be completely independent. Lateral loads are...
Discussion on Building Frame vs. Bearing Wall S...
As you may have already recognized, the load path for lateral loads differs greatly from that of gravity loads, and can, in some cases, be completely independent. Lateral loads are...
What is ductility and why is it important for e...
I've heard ductility referred to as the "secret sauce of seismic engineering," and I think that's truly the perfect way to describe it. But maybe you've heard this before and...
What is ductility and why is it important for e...
I've heard ductility referred to as the "secret sauce of seismic engineering," and I think that's truly the perfect way to describe it. But maybe you've heard this before and...
Lessons from the ASCE 41 Basic Checklist
As you may be aware, there is a document used in assessing the seismic performance of existing structures entitled, ASCE 41 - Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings. Among other...
Lessons from the ASCE 41 Basic Checklist
As you may be aware, there is a document used in assessing the seismic performance of existing structures entitled, ASCE 41 - Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings. Among other...
How Hard is the California Seismic P.E.?
Before I answer this question, I feel that I should give you a quick summary of my background: I'm originally from the East Coast, meaning that I never took a...
How Hard is the California Seismic P.E.?
Before I answer this question, I feel that I should give you a quick summary of my background: I'm originally from the East Coast, meaning that I never took a...
A Chronology of Improvements in the Building Co...
Considering the several chapters in the latest ASCE 7 that are devoted exclusively to seismic provisions, along with the sheer breadth of the exam you're currently preparing for, it may...
A Chronology of Improvements in the Building Co...
Considering the several chapters in the latest ASCE 7 that are devoted exclusively to seismic provisions, along with the sheer breadth of the exam you're currently preparing for, it may...