Structural Engineering Reference Manual

by Alan Williams

Three main structural engineering exams are given as part of the licensing process. Two are national exams, known as NCEES Structural I and Structural II. The third is the California state exam. All three exams are open-book, and the problem types vary from all multiple-choice to all essay-format. The exams are administered in April and October.

The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is designed to be a core text for all three exams; examinees need it to prepare for and use during their exam. Along with concise reviews of exam topics, practice problems (with solutions) help reinforce key concepts. The manual is up-to-date, referencing the current building codes tested on the exams.

The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is the most thorough reference and study guide available to engineers preparing for the difficult structural engineering exams—the NCEES Structural I or Structural II exam, or the California State structural exam. Explanations of key concepts and presentation of 37 practice problems help examinees understand what they will encounter on the exam and the best way to approach solving problems. Fully worked-out solutions are given for all of the practice problems.

344 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Dr. Alan Williams, Ph.D., S.E., F.I.C.E., C.Eng. (Leeds University), is a registered structural engineer in California who has had extensive experience in the practice and teaching of structural engineering. In California, he has worked as a Senior Transportation Engineer in the Department of Transportation and as Principal for Structural Safety in the Division of the State Architect. His prior positions include Professor of Structural Analysis at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria, and consulting structural engineer in South Africa and the United States. Dr. Williams's practical experience includes the design and construction of bridges, schools, and commercial and industrial structures.

Dr. Williams is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, a Fellow and Life Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom.