For the FE exam or PE exam, before solving concrete mix design questions, we must understand the concept of how a mix design is largely dependent on the mass and volume of the aggregate particles. These aggerates with the binder must be proportioned in a way that will achieve desired concrete properties. So how do…
 When we look at a beam carrying loads transverse to its axis will experienceshearing forces, denoted by V. In the analysis of beams, it is typical to calculate the variation in shearing force across the entire length of the beam by drawing the shear force diagram. With the shearing force known, we can calculate…
For the FE exam, visualizing different inflow and outflow parameters that contribute to the change in storage of a small watershed, lake, river, stream or any other water body is the most important step we need to understand before applying a water budget analysis. The goal of this post is to help us look visualize…
For the Civil FE exam, under knowledge area number 12. Geotechnical Engineering, the NCEES FE exam specifications tell us we have to understand how to analyze the stability of retaining structures – E. Stability of retaining structures (e.g., active/passive/at-rest pressure). Before we can do this, we must have a complete understanding of how the pressure…
Traffic streams are characterized by a number of different operationalperformance measures. Traffic operating free from traffic control devices, intersections, signs, etc, is characterized as uninterrupted traffic flow. The following traffic stream parameters can help us characterize his uninterrupted traffic flow and ultimately arrive at performance measures. Traffic flow, speed, and density are variables that form…
Have you ever used KHDMDCM (King Henry Drank My Delicious Chocolate Milk) to convert metric units? Well, this is how I learned it and ONE way to learn it. There are some other acronyms, some are actually hilarious. Instead of using the above KHDMDCM technique to convert metric units, we will make use of the…
To pass the FE exam (EIT Exam), it is crucial that you are very familiar with certain calculator functions that can drastically reduce the time you spend per question. Passing the NCEES FE exam isn’t just about knowing the material, the test-taking and time saving strategies you employ are just as important. This quick post…
NCEES FE Civil Exam – 12. Geotechnical Engineering – F. Shear Strength The strength of a material is the greatest stress it can sustain. If the stress exceeds the strength of the material, failure occurs. But we know not all materials behave the same, some materials will fail in tension (steel), some fail in compression…
For anyone trying to prepare for the FE exam, the presentation slides shown below gives you the most important general steps you will need to follow to pass the FE exam. In summary, Why should you take the FE exam? Passing the FE exam is the first for the PE certification process. Passing the FE…
Why take the FE exam? Passing the FE exam is becoming a necessity if you are trying to develop a career within the engineering industry or an engineering firm. Many engineering firms will judge your job application based on whether you have taken and passed the FE exam. Sometimes, a firm will hire you and…
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