California PE, Seismic And Survey

[rlotfi]

Can you refer good reference books for Seismic and Survey exams?
That would be better if they have examples similar to PE questions.
Thanks

 

[77JQX]

I used the review book from Hiner (here:

http://www.seismicreview.com/

) when I took the exam about 15 years ago. Passed first try. The survey exam is just geometry + vertical and horizontal curves, and was much easier than the seismic. I don't remember what I used for that.

 

[KootK]

PPI has some excellent books geared to those exams.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[MorganMWright]

rlotfi --

I wrote a response on reddit to a similar question after having taken and passed all (3) Civil Engineering CA exams this past April. Please note attached link for my detailed response:

http://morganmwright.com/reddit-comrcivilengineering/

In short for seismic I would recommend the review book and on-demand course by Steven T. Hiner (

http://www.seismicreview.com/)

and for surveying I used the Civil Engineering Reference Manual by Michael R. Lindeburg, Chapters 78-81 (Transportation and Construction chapters).

Thank you,
Morgan M. Wright

 

[Twinkie]

Dr Ibrahim's books (and class) at:

http://www.eet-california.com/

are excellent!