Questions and Answers
What is the duration of the NCEES PE Civil Exam?
9 hours
How many questions are included in the exam?
80 questions
Which systems does the exam use for measurement?
Is the NCEES PE Civil Exam open book?
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The exam requires various approaches including design, analysis, and _______.
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What is the range of questions in the Site Characterization section?
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True or False: The exam is developed with questions that exclusively require analytical methods.
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How many questions are in the Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads section?
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What is one of the design standards supplied in the exam?
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Which standard does not provide credit for solutions based on it during the exam?
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Study Notes
Examination Overview
- The Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination in Civil-Geotechnical will be computer-based and closed book with electronic references available.
- A tutorial and an optional break are included in the total 9 hours allotted for exam completion, which consists of 80 questions.
- The exam incorporates both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S. Customary System (USCS).
Exam Structure
- Questions require diverse approaches including design, analysis, and application; the knowledge areas listed are not exhaustive.
- Specific knowledge areas and the projected number of questions:
- Site Characterization: 8-12 questions
- Soil Mechanics, Laboratory Testing, and Analysis: 8-12 questions
- Construction Observation, Monitoring, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Safety: 6-9 questions
- Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Loads: 5-8 questions
- Earth Structures, Ground Improvement, and Pavement: 9-14 questions
- Groundwater and Seepage: 4-6 questions
- Problematic Soil and Rock Conditions: 4-6 questions
- Retaining Structures (ASD or LRFD): 10-15 questions
- Shallow Foundations (ASD or LRFD): 6-9 questions
- Deep Foundations (ASD or LRFD): 10-15 questions
Knowledge Areas
- Site Characterization: Covers identification and validation of site data, subsurface exploration planning, various exploration and sampling techniques, in situ testing methodologies, soil classification, groundwater exploration.
- Soil Mechanics: Focuses on index properties, stress in soil masses, stress/strain relationships, and permeability testing methods.
- Construction Observation: Involves earthwork practices, trench safety, geotechnical instrumentation, and soil erosion protection.
- Earthquake Engineering: Emphasizes seismic site characterization and designs considering liquefaction and earthquake loads.
- Earth Structures: Includes ground improvement techniques, geosynthetic applications, slope stability evaluations, and design considerations for pavements and earth dams.
- Groundwater Management: Discusses dewatering methods, groundwater flow effects on structures, and drainage design.
- Problematic Conditions: Addresses issues related to various soil types and rock slopes, including frost susceptibility and corrosive soils.
- Retaining Structures: Involves lateral earth pressure analysis, retaining wall types, cofferdams, and underpinning methods.
- Foundations: Examines bearing capacity, settlement of both shallow and deep foundations, and various testing methods.
Design Standards
- The exam will provide searchable electronic versions of specific design standards, ensuring ease of navigation.
- Access to these standards is based on confirmed revision years; alternative standards are not credited.
- Key design standards include:
- ASCE 7-16 for minimum design loads
- FHWA manuals on soils, foundations, slope stability, and drilled shafts
- Unified Facilities Criteria for soil mechanics and groundwater control
- Safety and Health Regulations for Construction as specified by CFR Title 29.
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Description
This quiz covers the specifications for the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination in Civil Geotechnical Engineering, effective April 2024. It includes details about the exam format, reference materials, and the structure of the questions. Prepare yourself for this essential certification exam.
