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I managed to pass the construction depth test after the second try iin April 2012. Because I drive over an hour to get to work and was pressed for study time (married with three kids also), I downloaded the files from the Texas A&M site and converted them to sound files that I listened to on...

I managed to pass the construction depth test after the second try iin April 2012. Because I drive over an hour to get to work and was pressed for study time (married with three kids also), I downloaded the files from the Texas A&M site and converted them to sound files that I listened to...

By some act of craziness, some miracle of hope, I managed to pass this test (construction depth) after the second try so I wanted to extend my thanks off to "Construction PE" as well and the other countless threads of info I've read on this site - I didn't follow the "Construction PE" advice to...

I bought this book also and quite honestly I'm getting tired of spending alotta cash on these faulty texts (the latest CERM construction depth reference manual included)! Afterall, we're looking to work problems and learn a few things along the way and you end up feeling battered, bruised...

This problem has been bugging me for a month now... anyhow, for those of you who are familiar with this retaining wall problem, when calculating for F2 = (45)(4)(9)... I'm not understanding why we would include the 4 in this equation, which would be the height of the soil above the water...

Can someone please help me to identify what information (e.g., formulas or sections) I should REALLY be concerned with in this standard? I took the exam awhile back (failed miserably) and can't recall if I used this and if I did, I wasn't able to find the appropriate info anyway. Seems like...

I didn't plan to take it again in October since my work schedule is typically full bore during the time I would need to study. I was planning to study over the year and take it again next April. I'm trying to devise a new plan to study so that I stay on top of the material better. I was also...

Don't feel bad... I did just as well... AM Construction 88 Geotech 50 Structure 50 Transportation 62 Water & Environ. 88 PM Earthwork & Construction 75 Estimating Qty & Costs 43 Const. Operations 33 Scheduling 57 Material Quality Control 25 Temp. Structures 60 Worker...

I did a self-study b/c the only in-person review course in my knick of the woods was ~$1,750 = ridiculous. Anyhow, i took the afternoon construction (first time taking the test) and time definitely got away from me too in the afternoon. I had to guess on maybe 4-5 problems, most of which i...

Excellent advice from all, thank you! When I took the EIT awhile back I had no strategy but miraculously passed the first time. I can honestly say I hadn't read too much into that exam, but for me this round, I feel I need a good plan since I'm out of test-taking practice. I like the advice...

Hello, I was wondering how to set up a time management plan for the PE exam? I've read that this is recommended in order to not shortchange yourself in regard to available time when taking the exam. For example, leave the last 30 minutes to check problems and make guesses on those you have no...

Thanks civil78, I'll take a look - any bit of help can't hurt!

I was looking to purchase a good representative sample exam in preparation for the PE exam this April (construction depth). Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one(s) would be good to practice with? I've already gone through the NCEES sample exam but was looking to take a few practice...

Can anyone tell me how or what they used to carry in their references to the test for the breadth and depth construction portion of the exam (or for any test for that matter)? Also, did you carry in only those you needed for the morning exam, then, after lunch bring in the afternoon refs? Just...

Thanks Dexman PE. I've been working closely with the NCEES book to get a handle on the types of problems and have been solving the problems in both the morning and afternoon disciplines in that book. I also purchased the CERM problems and tackle those on a daily basis. Since construction...

Just wondering if there was a recommended list of references and study aids to study for and pass the construction PE? I have CERM, OSHA 1926, and other school text books but know i need more refs. NCEES provides such a crazy list - i can't afford all those! Based on what I've read, I need...