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In this article (and video above), I answer a question that I have received from many of our listeners, which is:
“Can I get approved to sit for the PE Exam without passing the FE Exam if I have a number of years of experience working in the engineering field?”
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In this article, (and video above), we solve a civil engineering soil sample problem to give you a better understanding of what you can expect during the FE Exam.
A soil sample has a total mass of 24g, a volume of 12cm³, an oven-dry mass of 22g, and a specific gravity of 2.4 for the solids.
The void ratio of this soil sample is most nearly:
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In this article (and video above), we solve a force analysis problem of a field fabricated floor joist constructed by nailing together two boards, to help you prepare for your PE Exam. This week’s problem was created and solved by Enrique Ivers, an Engineer in Training.
A field fabricated floor joist is constructed by nailing together two boards as shown in the figure to the right. If the nails are spaced at s = 6”, what is the shear force (lb) in each nail if the section is subjected to a transverse shear force = 1.0 kips?
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In this article, (and video above), we calculate what torque is transmitted by the shaft of a gear to give you a better understanding of what you can expect during the FE Exam.
Two meshing spur gears are arranged such that neither gear is turning and both are in equilibrium. A small gear has a radius of 4 cm. The shaft of this small gear carries a torsional moment of 75 N∙m from an external motor. A larger gear has a radius of 20 cm. Assuming a 100% transmission of efficiency, what torque is transmitted by the shaft of the larger gear?
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I get many questions from listeners asking how many times they can take the PE exam in one year, and in this article (and video above), I provide you with the answer and explain the process of retaking the NCEES PE Exam.
If you’re getting ready for the PE exam or have been struggling to pass it, you may be wondering how many times you are allowed to take it?
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In this article, (and video above) I answer a question I get from listeners all the time which is: “Can I take the FE and PE exam in the same year?” And also SHOULD YOU? The answer depends on several factors, which I explain in this article.
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In this article (and video above), I talk about how you can cancel or reschedule your PE Exam and also explain the costs involved in canceling or rescheduling.
Both the NCEES and Pearson VUE understand that circumstances may arise that require you to reschedule or cancel your NCEES exam. You may cancel or reschedule your appointment through your MyNCEES account by selecting the “Modify Appointment” option and following the on-screen instructions.
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In this article, (and video above), we calculate the capacity of a concrete stormwater pipe that forms part of the Fluid Mechanics section of the FE Exam.
A concrete stormwater pipe is 500 feet long and has a pipe diameter of 36 inches. The inlet elevation is 165 feet and the outlet elevation is 160 feet. The Manning roughness coefficient, assumed to be constant with depth of flow, is 0.012.During heavy rainfalls, the stormwater pipe flows full with no surcharge.
During heavy rainfalls, the capacity of the stormwater pipe is most nearly:
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In this article, (and video above), I talk about the impact that studying for the PE exam can have on your networking efforts, and provide some tips on how you can network effectively while studying for the PE Exam. Whether you are an engineering student, recent graduate, or have been working as an engineer for years, these tips will help you to build your network as an engineer while studying, which will greatly benefit your engineering career.
Studying for the PE exam can be really hard and stressful, and you probably want to spend as much time as possible studying. However, there is something to be said about studying too much, or over-preparing. Although this differs for everyone, many people have a limit to how much information they can absorb each day. To ensure that you do not waste your time by studying too much and to ensure that you get the most value out of all of your study sessions it is important to find a good balance between studying and relaxing. Easier said than done, right? I know it can be hard, but using the right study strategy may actually benefit you more than just studying for hours on end.
That being said, a perfect way to relax, while still digesting knowledge, is to network or as I like to refer to it, build relationships while studying. And I know the word ‘networking’ is often scary to engineers and technical professionals, but networking doesn’t have to be scary, and in fact, it can be a career game-changer.
Networking is a key part of any business or career, no matter the industry. You never know when a connection will be able to provide you with a great resource to use, or some tips that worked for them when studying for the PE Exam, or even a new job, somewhere down the road in your career.
In this article, (and video above), I discuss how much it will cost to take the FE exam and also look into some of the additional costs you may incur when planning to take the FE Exam.
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is generally your first step in the process to becoming a professional licensed engineer or P.E. The exam is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program, however, engineers at any career stage can apply to sit for the exam.
So, how much will it cost you to take the exam? The FE exam will cost you $175 unless you live in the following states or regions, which fees are as follows:
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