PE Civil/WRE - Resources to Learn Structural Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Materials

[Civilengineeringlady94]

Hello All!

I a new to this forum but am taking the PE Civil/WRE Exam in April 2021. I graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering in 2016, so I would say I am a bit less than prepared than others for the breadth portion of the exam. I am hoping to find some resources (free.. possibly videos?) on learning structural mechanics, soil mechanics and materials (topics covered in the breadth portion that I am entirely unfamiliar with). I took one course on structures in 2012, so I am feel a bit overwhelmed with these topics!

I think I need to re-learn/learn these topics and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

FYI - I am hoping to studying on my own rather than spend money on refresher course. 

Thanks

 

[Fisherman504]

It is never easy to start the process. Once the ball is rolling, you'll be fine. Are you involved in a lot of environmental engineering? Why not take the Environmental Engineering PE exam? The EE PE exam is computer based though. 

 

[matt267 PE]

I also graduated with an environmental engineering degree and took the civil-wre exam. I agree that some of the AM topics were very challenging to study. The AM portion of the test kicked my butt. I think the PM portion carried me to a pass. 

For me, the biggest challenge was learning all the new variables. After that, the math is basic, or there's a table/chart. The best thing to do is to work as many practice problems as you can. The ncees practice tests are the closes to the real test you will get.

I know you're looking for free resources, but consider taking the review class from EET. It's expensive, but it's an investment into your future. 

Good luck!

 

[squarepegs]

Attempt as many practice problems as possible.  Here are some free breadth (and PM WRE) examples to work with: https://gumroad.com/sqrpgz

GOOD LUCK!

 

[Civilengineeringlady94]

Hi Guys! I ended up investing in the EET course and bought a ton of practice exam books. Thanks for the feedback. Now I just need to find some textbooks.