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Civil Engineering Disciplines: Civil Structural

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In this article (and video above), which is the third video in a 5 part series about the 5 different civil engineering disciplines you can choose from, we discuss the roles, responsibilities, and credentials needed to become a civil structural engineer to give you a better idea what to expect both in your studies, and FE exams. In the previous videos we discussed the Geotechnical, as well as Civil Engineering Disciplines, which you can find on our YouTube playlist called Civil Engineering Disciplines. 

For those of you who already took their FE exams, or are getting close to taking the exam, and are thinking of taking the Civil PE Exam next, we did a complete series on our Pass the PE Exam YouTube about each of the 5 different PE Civil depth exams in detail, explaining the topics covered on each of the exams and what the pass rates are for each topic to help you in your decision. You can check it out on our Pass the PE exam YouTube Playlist called Civil Engineering Disciplines – How They Show Up in the PE Exams. 

What is Civil Structural Engineering?

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Understanding Load and Resistance Factor Design

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Understanding Load and Resistance Factor Design is a guest blog by Aaron Simmons

load and resistance factor designWhether you’re an engineer or not, you’d probably agree that each structure built, regardless of how big it is, should be made with integrity, stability, and strength.

Do you want to know how engineers do it? Read further in this article to learn about one of the philosophies or concepts they use to ensure safety in structures: the LRFD method.

In this article, we are going to talk about Load and Resistance Factor Design, or LRFD, a design method used in structural engineering. We’ll also do an ASD vs LRFD comparison.

For ordinary people, the subject might seem as complicated as taking the SAT, and that it’s almost always necessary to enroll in SAT prep courses. Not for the folks deeply involved in structural engineering, however.

Let’s look at the science behind LRFD and appreciate its significance to the engineering world.

What Is LRFD?

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What PE Exam Questions to Expect and How Many of Each?

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So, you have to prepare for the PE exam and you are wondering what types of PE Exam Questions (and how many of them) will be asked on the PE exam? What will be the breakdown of the possible questions?

In this week’s edition of Pass the PE Exam, I will walk you through exactly how to find out what types of PE Exam Questions (and how many of each) you will encounter.

Firstly, If you are not familiar with the PE Exam let me introduce you to what the PE exam is. The Principles and Practice of Engineering exam is the examination required for one to become a licensed Professional Engineer (or PE) in the United States. It is the second exam required, coming after the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and is created and scored by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (or NC double E S). 

As a General Rule, a Professional Engineer Who Has the Following Experience Can Take the  PE Exam:

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