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How to Utilize Your PE License Outside The USA

June 23, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I explain how you can utilize your US PE license outside the USA and what steps you need to take to get there.

If you are currently licensed as a professional engineer (or PE) in the United States and seeking recognition to practice in another country then this video is for you. The NCEES International Registry for Professional Engineers (also known as IRPE) assists U.S.-based professional engineers who are seeking recognition in countries that are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) or the International Engineering Alliance (IEA), formerly the Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF).

The Countries Include:

FE Practice Problem: Consolidation of Clay

June 15, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I solve a consolidation of clay practice problem that you will encounter during the FE exam. This example is of a geotechnical investigation at a proposed road construction site that contains a subsurface clay soil layer and looks at the consolidation of that layer.

This sample problem has been provided to us by PrepFE. PrepFE is one of the most effective FE exam self-study prep services out there and happens to be one of the most affordable too. It is an app that gives you access to countless sample FE problems to bolster your self-study efforts.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

The Question Is:

A geotechnical investigation at a proposed road construction site spotted a 7 ft thick weak clay layer, 10 feet below the ground surface. On top of the weak clay layer, there is 10 feet of fill material. A sample was obtained from the drilling investigation and was subsequently sent to a lab for testing. The lab results for the weak clay layer and the fill material layer can be seen below. Assume building a road on top of the soil profile will increase vertical stress by 100 psf at the midpoint of the weak clay layer and the clay layer is a normally consolidated clay. What is most nearly the primary consolidation of the weak clay layer?

Here is the Solution:

How To Pass The Civil PE Exam (In 2021)

June 9, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I talk to Connor Adamsick, an EIT and bridge engineer at HDR in Denver Colorado who recently took the Civil Structural PE exam in April. He talks about his experience taking the exam, and how he thinks gymnastics correlates with studying for your PE Exam. He is also going to provide some very specific study prep tips that you won’t want to miss.

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Connor:

You recently wrote an article on LinkedIn called: All-American to PE Hopeful where you talked about how while competing for your University, you also were studying for a degree in Civil Engineering. What has this experience taught you and how does gymnastics correlate with studying for your PE Exam?
Take us through the preparation process, from the moment you decided to take the exam up to where you started to study for the exam. Are there any set guidelines, schedules, or procedures you used to determine how you will study for the exam?
Why did you decide to take the exam a year early?
How long did it take you to study for the Civil Structural PE exam?
While studying for the exam, did you set goals for yourself, and if so, how did the goals help you along the way?
Tell us more about exam day. Was it everything you expected, and how do you think you did in the exam?
What advice can you give engineers out there considering taking the Civil Structural PE exam?

Here Are the Key Points Discussed in the Episode:

How To Pass The FE Exam The Second Time

June 1, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), we talk to Mahbub Robin about his experience taking the FE exam. He tells us how, despite going through a lot of diversity and failing the exam the first time, he decided to take the exam a second time, and what he did differently this time around.

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mahbub:

Tell us more about your educational background, and what field of engineering you are in?
An article called: Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim tells the story about your family, and how tragically, both your parents passed away. How did this experience influence your career?
What was it that you did differently the second time when taking the exam?
How can you study to learn the concepts as opposed to just memorizing equations?
Can you talk about the mental challenges of taking the FE exam a second time?
What kept you going through all of the adversity you faced in your career and life?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

How to Get Your PE License in Another State

May 26, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

As a licensed professional engineer, there are certain situations where you may need to obtain a PE license in another state. In this article (and video above), I talk about if, and how, you can get licensed in states other than the one where you passed the PE exam.

You worked hard and passed the PE exam, and now, you want plan to use it in states other than the one in which you took the exam. Can you receive permission to do so? The answer is yes you can, but unfortunately, earning a professional engineering license in one state does not automatically make you eligible to obtain the license in other states.

Why You Would Need To Become Licensed in Other States?

Civil FE Surveying Practice Problem (FE Exam)

May 18, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I take you through a surveying practice problem for the PE Exam, step by step, and show you the best approach to solving it.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

Following Is the Sample Problem:

A level circuit was run from Station 1+00 to Station 2+00 and back. Partial leveling notes were taken as shown on the table below. What is most nearly the elevation at Station 2+00?

Solution:

Can I Take the PE Exam Without Taking the FE Exam?

May 12, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I answer a question I get from many listeners, which is: “Can you take the PE exam without taking the FE exam first?”

So, Can You Take the PE Exam Without Taking the FE Exam First?

Moment of Inertia Question and Solution (FE Exam)

May 4, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I provide a refresher on how to answer a moment of inertia problem as part of your FE Exam preparation.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

Following Is the Sample Problem:

What is most nearly the area moment of inertia about the x-axis of the composite shape shown below?

What Is the Passing Score For the PE Exam?

April 28, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

What’s the passing score for the PE Exam in 2021? And what’s the scoring process? In this article (and video above), we look at the exam and see how the NCEES “determines the level of performance that corresponds with minimal competence in that discipline”.

You can find the information shared in this post, plus more, on the PE Exam passing score at NCEES. Most of the PE Exams are 80 multiple choice questions taken over an 8 hour period – 40 questions in the 4 hour morning session, and 40 questions in the 4-hour afternoon session.

FE Exams In 2021 – New Changes

April 20, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I am going to provide you with a COVID-19 update on the FE Exams in 2021, and talk about what you need to know if you are planning or have already booked your FE Exam.

It is likely for you to have questions about the status of your FE Exams in 2021, like, what is the status, will it require scheduling new exam appointments at this time? The status of Pearson’s global test delivery is changing rapidly due to the spread of COVID-19.

The Pearson VUE-owned test centers are continuing to monitor the situation and make decisions about test center operations in accordance with government and local authorities.