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    Why do civil engineers have to take so many exams?

    This has been a nagging question - why is the civil engineering industry so focused on certifications and professional exams for a work that is in general quite repetitive and boring? Let's face it, most procedures in civil engineering are tried and tested methods, have been extensively...
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    Kinetic Energy

    In the CERM Chapter 16 (Fluid Flow Parameters): In Section 14, it says that for laminar flow, kinetic energy is E_v = v_ave^2 whereas in Section 2, it says that kinetic energy is E_v = v^2/2 Can anyone explain why the factor 2 is missing? What is the relationship between v of Section 2 and...
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    Appendices in CERM

    Hi, Does anyone know why certain appendices (e.g., App 14.H and 14.L, referred to in Chapter 14) are mentioned in the CERM, but the appendix is not available at the back? I'm using CERM 14th Ed. Thanks. Dummy
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    PE Civil Geotech 2015

    Hi, I'm new here. I'm thinking of registering for the 2016 PE civil exam. I know it is early, but I'm kind of overwhelmed with the amount of studying. Do you foresee that the reference materials, previously listed in this subforum: 1- CERM. (For Morning Section) 2- Principles of Foundation...
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