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Engineering Economics: FE Exam Problems

January 5, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s edition of Pass the FE Exam, I calculate future worth in an engineering economics problem. This is part of our problems and solutions video series here at Pass the FE Exam.

Before we get into engineering economics, let me remind you that the FE EXAM or fundamentals of engineering is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on this channel, including this one, you will learn not only how to properly prepare for the exam, but how to ensure you PASS THE FE EXAM!

Civil PE Exam Practice Problem (Vertical Curves)

December 31, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

Vertical Curves – In this week’s edition of Pass the PE Exam, I’m going to solve a problem that you may encounter during your Civil PE Exam, in the transportation section on vertical curves, as demanded by many of our YouTube subscribers.

A vertical curve provides a transition between two sloped roadways, allowing a vehicle to negotiate the elevation rate change at a gradual rate rather than a sharp cut. These curves are parabolic and are assigned stationing based on a horizontal axis. And during your exam, you will most likely need to answer one or more questions on this topic, which I provide an example of in the video above.

Before moving ahead, let me remind you that most successful engineers will tell you that getting their PE license was the biggest career growth driver they’ve experienced, whether it was due to a promotion, salary increase or just more exciting projects to work on – you want to get your PE license.

However, preparing for the PE exam can be a real challenge which includes solving many problems like the one I am about to show you, but through this and other videos on our YouTube Channel you will learn everything you need to know about the licensing process including PE exam preparation.

Here is the vertical curves problem below: [Read more…] about Civil PE Exam Practice Problem (Vertical Curves)

FE Civil Exam – Horizontal Curve Practice Problem

December 30, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

Horizontal Curve Practice Problem — In this week’s edition of Pass the FE Exam – I am going to solve a Horizontal Curves problem, as demanded by many of our YouTube subscribers.

Firstly let me remind you that, the FE EXAM or fundamentals of engineering – is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on this channel, including this one, you will learn not only how to properly prepare for the exam, but how to ensure you PASS THE FE EXAM!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here, as our weekly videos will help you Pass the FE Exam. Leave your FE questions in the comments below and we will answer them in future videos.

What Kind of Qualifying Engineering Experience Is Needed for the PE Exam?

December 23, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

One of the least understood areas of the engineering licensure process relates to the question of: What constitutes acceptable qualifying engineering experience for the purposes of licensure?

In this week’s edition of Pass the PE Exam, I’m going to talk about the qualifying engineering experience requirements you will need to satisfy to take the PE Exam. I also cover how to know you are on the right track with your experience, before it’s too late and you realize that you missed out on what could have been years of experience towards your PE license.

This is a VERY important aspect of seeking your PE License, because if the current experience you are getting is not acceptable in your state, then you will need to work additional years before you can sit for the exam, so understanding this topic can truly impact how soon you get your PE license.

When Is the Right Time To Take the FE Exam?

December 22, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

Should you take the FE Exam after gaining some real engineering experience OR should you take it while still in college? While every student is different, this is a very important decision. In this week’s Pass the FE Exam post, I interview Justin Edenbaum, a licensed Professional Engineer, once again to get his insights on how to decide exactly when to take the FE exam. Justin has been practicing successfully for a while now and he will share his perspective.

Firstly, let me remind you that the FE EXAM or fundamentals of engineering – is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on this channel, including this one, you will learn not only how to properly prepare for the exam, but how to ensure you PASS THE FE EXAM!

5 Benefits of Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer

December 16, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

What is the real value of becoming a licensed professional engineer(or PE) license in one’s career? In this post, I will outline a recent interview I conducted with licensed professional engineer Justin Edenbaum, P.E. Justin shares the benefits of having a PE License over his career, some of which you may not have thought of.

Before diving in, let me remind you that most successful engineers will tell you that getting their PE license was the biggest career growth driver they’ve experienced, whether it was due to a promotion, salary increase or just more exciting projects to work on – you want to get your PE license. However, preparing for the PE exam can be a real challenge, but through the above video and other videos on our YouTube Channel, you will learn everything you need to know about the licensing process including PE exam preparation.

8 Top FE Exam Study Tips, Tricks & Hacks

December 15, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

FE Exam Study Tips — In this week’s Pass the FE Exam post, I interview Victor Romo, an engineer-in-training from California who recently took and passed the FE Exam. He is going to share with you how he prepared for the exam through self-study, what his study schedule looked like by sharing it with you, and answer the question: “When exactly should I take the FE exam?”

Now, before I talk to Victor, remember that the FE Exam or Fundamentals of Engineering – is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on our YouTube channel, you will learn how to properly prepare for the exam and, PASS THE FE EXAM! [Read more…] about 8 Top FE Exam Study Tips, Tricks & Hacks

7 Steps to a Successful PE Exam Study Schedule

December 9, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

PE Exam Study Schedule – Studying for the PE Exam can be really hard and it is sometimes difficult to find the time to do it. One way to balance your studying and the rest of your life is to create a detailed study schedule. However, developing a study plan and schedule can be very complex as each person’s work and living situation, available time, existing knowledge and understanding of the subject material, learning pace and, and experience vary greatly.

I have been told by many Professional Engineers that their study plan and schedule was single handedly the most important tool that helped them pass the PE Exam. Therefore, in this post, I’m going to provide you with a seven step process to help you develop your own personalized PE exam study schedule.

Before I do that though, let me remind you that most successful engineers will tell you that getting their PE license was the biggest career growth driver they’ve experienced, whether it was due to a promotion, salary increase or just more exciting projects to work on – you want to get your PE license. However, preparing for the PE exam can be a real challenge, but through the videos on our YouTube Channel you will learn everything you need to get started with PE exam preparation, the right way.

Firstly, let me remind you that in order to pass your PE exam, you should allow yourself at least six months to prepare, figuring at least one hour per day of study time (more on study time here). That being said, here are the seven steps to make sure you can create a schedule to realize that goal:

The New FE Reference Handbook 10.0.1 | Everything You Need To Know

December 8, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

FE Reference Handbook 10.0.1– In this post, I am going to discuss the latest version of the FE Reference Handbook 10.0.1, the only reference material that can be used during the FE exam, and WHY is it so important for you to familiarize yourself with it prior to the exam.

Before I do that, let me remind you that the FE EXAM or Fundamentals of Engineering is the first step to getting your Professional Engineering license. Through the videos on our YouTube channel, you will learn not only how to properly prepare for the exam, but how to ensure you PASS THE FE EXAM!

Firstly, please note that Version 10.0.1 of the FE Reference Handbook applies to FE exams starting from July 1, 2020 on. Before you begin the actual FE Exam on exam day, you will be provided with an electronic version of the FE Reference Handbook. I strongly recommend that before you start preparing for the FE exam. You either purchase a hard copy of it or download a free electronic version so that you can become intimately familiar with every aspect of this book. Essentially you should live with, eat with and sleep with this book until exam day! I am kidding, of course, but hopefully you get the point.

WARNING >> You will not be permitted to bring your personal copy of the FE Reference Handbook into the exam room. However, as I mentioned, the computer-based exam (also known as the CBT) will provide a PDF version of the Handbook for your use during the exam. This PDF version will be very similar, if not identical, to the printed version. [Read more…] about The New FE Reference Handbook 10.0.1 | Everything You Need To Know

How COVID Changed the PE Exam Schedule

December 3, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

PE Exam Schedule — In this post – I’m going to detail how COVID is affecting the PE exam schedule and discuss what changes are expected to the PE exams and the exam-taking process.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about every single aspect of society including the PE exam, specifically the cycle of civil engineering exams for professional licensure has changed, leaving many would-be test-takers with questions.

Just recently on November 24th, NCEES posted an update on its website, both a general update and an update for the PE civil exam. You can find it here, but here they are for your information: [Read more…] about How COVID Changed the PE Exam Schedule