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There are couple of versions of MED-Shigley but the one I used (or was available at that time) was Mechanical Engineering Design, 7th edition, by Shigley, Mischke & Budynas (Red hardcover). It really doesnt matter which edition you use. I also found Machinery Handbook, 28th edition very...

Both FE and PE - Casio fx-115ES

Future Mechanical PE Examinees: Starting October 2010, you will be required to select your PM module during your registration process and will not be allowed to change it. See below for what NCEES has to say: Quoted from NCEES website: "The PM exam book for the Mechanical PE exam will be...

Took PE in State of Washington...expecting results in 2nd week of June (Historically it has been 7-8 weeks). Good luck everyone!

I thought the exam was tough overall when compared with the sample NCEES exam. Some questions were way too hard for me. I used MERM, MED-Shigley, NCEES Sample Exam, Machinery Handbook and Mark's Handbook as a reference material. MERM and Machinery Handbook came in very handy every time. I...

I took the PE exam because it is a requirement in consulting firm. Honestly, I don't think that a PE title makes you "smart" but, you will definitely be chosen over non-PE when it comes to judgements/decisions.