Junior Engineer study plan

Derive and apply the core statics equations (force equilibrium, moment summation, reactions at pins and rollers) to at least 15 hand-solved beam and truss problems without referencing worked solutions

Convert between SI and US customary units fluently, including force, stress, moment, and pressure, and catch unit mismatches in given problem statements

Compute centroids, moments of inertia, and section moduli for rectangles, circles, and simple composite sections by hand and verify two results with a spreadsheet

Explain the difference between normal, shear, and bearing stress and sketch the stress distribution on a cross-section for each

Build a one-page formula sheet for Domain 1 and Domain 2 covering equilibrium, stress-strain, bending, and deflection relationships

Draw shear and bending moment diagrams for simply supported, cantilever, and overhanging beams under point and uniformly distributed loads, labeling maximum values

Calculate axial deformation, bending deflection, and buckling loads using standard formulas, and state the assumptions behind each

Interpret a stress-strain curve for mild steel, identifying yield, ultimate, and rupture points, and compute modulus of elasticity and ductility

Compare structural behavior of steel, reinforced concrete, and timber members under the same load case and articulate why design approaches differ

Identify the failure mode (yielding, fracture, buckling, shear, or bearing) most likely for five described member scenarios

Read a plan, elevation, and section drawing and extract dimensions, elevations, and material callouts into a written takeoff list

Apply a linear scale to measure distances on a scaled drawing and convert measured lengths to real-world dimensions

Perform a quantity takeoff for concrete volume, formwork area, rebar weight, and excavation volume from described dimensions, showing the calculation steps

Compute bearings, azimuths, and back-sights from given survey angles and convert between degrees-minutes-seconds and decimal degrees

Calculate slope distance, horizontal distance, and elevation difference using leveling and trigonometric methods, and compute a closure error for a simple traverse

Sequence the major activities for a described building project (excavation through finishes) and match each activity to appropriate equipment

Compare equipment options for earthmoving, lifting, and compaction using cycle time, capacity, and productivity calculations

Calculate soil compaction and earthwork volumes using cut-and-fill and shrinkage/swell factors

Identify hazards for a described site task and select controls using the hierarchy of controls, distinguishing engineering from administrative controls

Explain the purpose and content of a job hazard analysis, excavation protective system, and confined space entry permit

Build a critical path method network from a given activity list, compute early and late start/finish, total float, and identify the critical path

Crash a schedule by one week and calculate the cost slope to justify the decision

Prepare a simple cost estimate with direct costs, indirect costs, contingency, and markup, and compute the break-even point

Distinguish contract types (lump sum, unit price, cost-plus, design-build) and match each to a described project risk profile

Apply a professional code of ethics to three described conflict-of-interest or bid-integrity scenarios and justify each decision in writing

Design a quality control plan for concrete placement covering slump, air content, cylinder sampling frequency, and acceptance criteria

Interpret compaction test results and determine whether field density meets a specified percentage of maximum dry density

Explain the purpose of non-destructive testing methods (rebound hammer, ultrasonic, dye penetrant) and when each is appropriate

Map environmental controls for erosion, sediment, dust, and noise to a described site layout and identify the regulatory driver for each

Write an inspection checklist for a structural steel bolted connection covering bolt tension, hole alignment, and coating

Re-solve a mixed set of 20 problems drawn from fundamentals, drawings, and surveying under timed conditions and record accuracy by domain

Recompute a quantity takeoff from a fresh described drawing set and reconcile differences with the week 3 takeoff

Redo a traverse and leveling calculation from scratch and verify closure within an acceptable tolerance

Identify the three weakest subtopics from timed practice and write a targeted remediation list for each

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and record per-domain scores against the exam weighting

Review every missed question and write the underlying principle, not just the correct answer, for each

Re-derive the five most commonly missed formulas from memory and confirm against the week 1 formula sheet

Consolidate all deliverables into a single indexed study binder organized by domain