Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams, Second Edition

An In-Depth Review of Steel Design Methods and Standards
Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams, Second Edition

Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams gives you a thorough overview of the concepts and methods you’ll need to solve problems in steel analysis and design on the Civil and Structural PE exams. Sharpen your problem-solving skills and assess your knowledge of how to apply important specifications with 37 exam-like, multiple-choice practice problems, each one accompanied by a detailed, step-by-step solution showing both LRFD and ASD methods.

Prepare to pass the Civil and Structural PE exams

Clear explanations of required codes and standards
Detailed examples illustrating a wide range of common situations
Confidence-building practice problems
Side-by-side LRFD and ASD solutions
Thorough index and easy-to-use lists of tables, figures, problems, and nomenclature


Topics Covered

Allowable Strength Design (ASD)
Bolted Connections
Combined Stress Members
Composite Steel Members
Flanges and Weds with Concentrated Loads
History and Development of Structural Steel
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
Loads and Load Combinations
Plate Girders
Steel Beam Design
Steel Column Design
Tension Member Design
Welded Connections

Referenced Codes and Standards

Steel Construction Manual and Specification (AISC 325 and AISC 360)
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7)
International Building Code (IBC)