PE Civil: Structural study plan

Compute support reactions and draw shear and bending moment diagrams for determinate beams under point, uniform, and triangular loads

Calculate member axial forces in planar trusses using both the method of joints and the method of sections

Determine centroid, moment of inertia, and section modulus for built-up cross sections

Convert between stress, strain, and elastic modulus in axially loaded members and identify zero-force members

Apply superposition and standard beam formulas to compute slope and deflection at critical points

Analyze indeterminate beams and frames using moment distribution and approximate methods

Construct influence lines for simple beams and use them to locate maximum reaction and moment positions

Analyze rigid frames under combined gravity and lateral joint loads

Interpret the stress-strain curve of structural steel and relate yield strength, ultimate strength, and ductility to design assumptions

Compute concrete mixture proportions and explain how water-cement ratio, air content, and curing affect compressive strength

Explain creep, shrinkage, and thermal movement in concrete and state how each is accounted for in design

Compare design values and behavior of engineered wood, masonry, and cold-formed steel members

Compute bolt capacity in shear, tension, and bearing, including edge-distance and spacing limits

Size fillet welds for shear and for combined shear-plus-torsion loading

Identify and check block shear rupture and prying action as governing failure modes in connections

Recalculate the material-property assumptions behind each connection check performed

Check steel beams for flexure, shear, and deflection against compactness and lateral-torsional bracing limits

Evaluate beam-columns using an axial-flexural interaction approach

Proportion flexural reinforcement and verify tension-controlled behavior for a reinforced concrete beam

Check anchorage and development length for bars in tension and compression

Design a bolted splice and a column base plate, showing all limit-state checks

Apply strength and allowable load combinations to combine dead, live, wind, and seismic effects

Estimate base shear and lateral story forces using simplified equivalent static procedures

Select and justify a lateral force resisting system for a low-rise building

Size members for combined gravity and lateral demand in a multi-story frame

Trace the complete load path through diaphragm, collector, and foundation elements

Check story drift and global stability including second-order effects and bracing requirements

Compare braced frame, moment frame, and shear wall systems for stiffness and cost implications

Sequence structural construction activities and identify the critical path for a small building project

Perform a quantity takeoff and preliminary cost estimate for concrete, steel, and formwork

Identify inspection, testing, and safety requirements that apply to structural work in place

Synthesize all five domains under full exam time pressure