--- product_id: 608049723 title: "The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions: 160 CBT Questions Every PE Candidate Must Answer" price: "€ 226.80" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/608049723-the-essential-guide-to-passing-the-structural-civil-pe-exam store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions: 160 CBT Questions Every PE Candidate Must Answer **Price:** € 226.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions: 160 CBT Questions Every PE Candidate Must Answer - **How much does it cost?** € 226.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/608049723-the-essential-guide-to-passing-the-structural-civil-pe-exam) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description IMPORTANT: To ensure you receive the latest edition, purchase the book from either desertcart or Petro Publications as the seller . Other desertcart sellers may offer used copies or older editions. You can verify the seller on the right-hand side of the desertcart product page. If needed, click the "Other New" section and select either desertcart or Petro Publications as the seller before purchasing. This Third Edition updated to the 2024 and 2026 NCEES Exam Specifications and Design Standards: 1- 160 all depth questions 2- The use of updated design codes and manuals 3- Updating the NCEES Handbook to version 2.2 which is applicable to 2026. What sets it apart is: Comprehensive coverage for all possible exam topics Structured and guided approach and the presentation of questions Thorough explanations for each question Alternative solutions provided LRFD and ASD methods used With this guide in your hands, you will gain an edge over other candidates as it includes questions of varying lengths and difficulties, some of which are longer than what you would encounter in the actual exam. By tackling these complex questions, you will develop a deep understanding of all exam topics, making the real exam more manageable. Topics covered: Loads and Load Applications covers the principles of structural loads, including dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads, snow loads, rain loads, etc. Forces & Loads Effects covers structural and cross-sectional analysis. It also covers topics such as deflection, indeterminate structures, and stability analysis, 2D and 3D trusses, moving loads and many others. Temporary Structures is more relevant to field inspections and special inspections, safety, and the impact of construction on facilities, work zone safety and scaffolding and formwork design. Material & Material Properties covers various types of materials, from soil, to concrete, and wood, steel, masonry, and veneer, etct. Component Design & Detailing covers the design of structural elements such as beams, columns, foundations, and connections. This section of the book provides ample explanation on design requirements, such as strength, serviceability, and stability, and the calculation for the required sizes and shapes for structural members. This part also contains questions on steel design, concrete, masonry, and wood structures. Codes and Design Standard used: IBC 2018 ACI 318-14 TMS 402/602 year 2016 PCI Design Handbook - 7th edition AISC Steel Manual - 8th edition AWC NDS Wood Design - 2018 ASCE 7-16 AASHTO LRFD 8th edition Review: A MUST-HAVE book if taking the PE Exam - Civil: Structural - This book was extremely helpful in preparing for the PE Exam. While the problems are difficult, the solutions are great at taking you through the process of the answer. Every solution is well-thought out, and provides a great detailed analysis. However, there were still some questions I had that were not answered in the solutions. So I emailed Dr. Petro, who responded to me less than an hour later, with a detailed solution. This was incredibly helpful, and I was astounded at how fast he replied to me, even late at night. From that point on, I was emailing back and forth for just about every question I had, and he gave me a timely, detailed answer every single time. It was the best service I have ever received, and he seems to genuinely want to help you understand. I am so thankful for him, and this book, and feel incredibly confident for my upcoming exam. If you are taking the upcoming PE Exam Civil: Structural, I highly advise purchasing this book. And if taking any other PE exam, to purchase Dr. Petro’s study guide for that specific exam. You will not regret the purchase at all. The only regret I have is not buying this book even sooner!! Review: A must have if you're preparing for taking the PE Civil Structural Exam 2024 - UPDATED! - Finding an updated guide full of problems that equip you for both the exam and your professional career is challenging. Many references are outdated or full of typos, but "The Essential Guide" stands out. If you study this book in detail and review all references, your chances of passing the exam will increase significantly. The Third Edition, updated to the 2024 NCEES Exam Specifications and Design Standards, is an essential resource for PE Civil-Structural Exam preparation. It includes 160 all-depth questions, updated design codes, and an NCEES Handbook version 2.0. This Print 3.5 edition is refined to eliminate typos and errors with additional references based on reader feedback. Key strengths include comprehensive exam topic coverage, structured question presentation, detailed explanations, and alternative solutions using both LRFD and ASD methods. The questions vary in length and difficulty, often surpassing the complexity of the actual exam, providing thorough preparation. Topics covered include structural loads, cross-sectional analysis, temporary structures, material properties, and component design. Users appreciate the rigorous problem-solving focus and the author's responsiveness to queries and continuous updates. I plan to take the exam soon and will update my review based on my experience. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #90,087 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Seismic Design #7 in Engineering Design #9 in Structural Engineering | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 93 Reviews | ## Images ![The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions: 160 CBT Questions Every PE Candidate Must Answer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614eoocc-oL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A MUST-HAVE book if taking the PE Exam - Civil: Structural *by B***R on May 16, 2025* This book was extremely helpful in preparing for the PE Exam. While the problems are difficult, the solutions are great at taking you through the process of the answer. Every solution is well-thought out, and provides a great detailed analysis. However, there were still some questions I had that were not answered in the solutions. So I emailed Dr. Petro, who responded to me less than an hour later, with a detailed solution. This was incredibly helpful, and I was astounded at how fast he replied to me, even late at night. From that point on, I was emailing back and forth for just about every question I had, and he gave me a timely, detailed answer every single time. It was the best service I have ever received, and he seems to genuinely want to help you understand. I am so thankful for him, and this book, and feel incredibly confident for my upcoming exam. If you are taking the upcoming PE Exam Civil: Structural, I highly advise purchasing this book. And if taking any other PE exam, to purchase Dr. Petro’s study guide for that specific exam. You will not regret the purchase at all. The only regret I have is not buying this book even sooner!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have if you're preparing for taking the PE Civil Structural Exam 2024 - UPDATED! *by Z***R on July 11, 2024* Finding an updated guide full of problems that equip you for both the exam and your professional career is challenging. Many references are outdated or full of typos, but "The Essential Guide" stands out. If you study this book in detail and review all references, your chances of passing the exam will increase significantly. The Third Edition, updated to the 2024 NCEES Exam Specifications and Design Standards, is an essential resource for PE Civil-Structural Exam preparation. It includes 160 all-depth questions, updated design codes, and an NCEES Handbook version 2.0. This Print 3.5 edition is refined to eliminate typos and errors with additional references based on reader feedback. Key strengths include comprehensive exam topic coverage, structured question presentation, detailed explanations, and alternative solutions using both LRFD and ASD methods. The questions vary in length and difficulty, often surpassing the complexity of the actual exam, providing thorough preparation. Topics covered include structural loads, cross-sectional analysis, temporary structures, material properties, and component design. Users appreciate the rigorous problem-solving focus and the author's responsiveness to queries and continuous updates. I plan to take the exam soon and will update my review based on my experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Resource for the 2026 PE Civil Structural Exam *by J***. on May 6, 2026* This book is one of the best study materials you can get for the PE Civil Structural exam. The key is that you have to go through each problem carefully. The majority of the problems will take longer than 6 minutes to solve. This is intentional by the author so that you can be exposed to all of the key concepts needed for the exam. The problem solutions are explained in detail and have been thoroughly reviewed. However, if you do encounter what appears to be an error, the author provides an email in the book that you can message to clear up any doubts. The best way to use this guide is to go through all of the problems carefully, see how your approach compares with the solutions, and then study any gaps you had in your approach versus the solution. This essential guide (along with the newly released online practice exams from Petro Publications) were the key to me passing the PE exam! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions: 160 CBT Questions Every PE Candidate Must Answer - Civil PE Structural Practice Exams: 40 Civil and 80 Structural Practice Problems with Quick Reference Guide - PPI PE Civil Structural Depth Six-Minute Problems, 9th Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/608049723-the-essential-guide-to-passing-the-structural-civil-pe-exam](https://www.desertcart.be/products/608049723-the-essential-guide-to-passing-the-structural-civil-pe-exam) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*