HELP...Geo PE References
HELP...Geo PE References
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hello,
I just got my results back from the April 2004 PE, I did Geotech in the afternoon. I got a 67 overall, but my foundation and retaining wall scores were very disappointing.
I do not have any references for the Geotech part, just the Lindberg reference book.
Can anyone recommed good Geotech references that I can use to study and prepare for the Oct 29th exam???
Thank you.
I just got my results back from the April 2004 PE, I did Geotech in the afternoon. I got a 67 overall, but my foundation and retaining wall scores were very disappointing.
I do not have any references for the Geotech part, just the Lindberg reference book.
Can anyone recommed good Geotech references that I can use to study and prepare for the Oct 29th exam???
Thank you.





RE: HELP...Geo PE References
Good Luck in October
RE: HELP...Geo PE References
Do you have any of the P.E. exam study guides?
Please see FAQ731-376 for great suggestions on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora. See FAQ158-922 for recommendations regarding the question, "How Do You Evaluate Fill Settlement Beneath Structures?"
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As far as new(er) "overview-type" Fndn Engr texts go, my favorite is Coduto's "Foundation Design" (2nd Ed, Prentice-Hall, 2001). I have used this text since 2001 in teaching undergraduate (senior-level) Foundation Design courses. It includes a fair amount of theory, but is mainly nuts-and-bolts. A nice feature of this book as compared to most other "Foundation Design" texts is that it incorporates structural design for footings, walls, shafts, etc--which also makes it "worth buying" and keeping as a reference for the students. I've had nothing but good feedback from students on the book--we'd previously used Das for many years, FYI. Get the 2nd Ed--it has been significantly enhanced from the 1st, with new material, corrected errors, etc (the 1st Ed. had many errors and inconsistencies, and was, IMHO, not worth the $$).
Hope this helps.
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I just purchased "Principles of Foundation Engineering" by Das 5th Ed. I have enjoyed it so far. My only complaint is that like many texts, they only provide answers to the odd questions, nothing on how they got to the answer. On some of the problems, I am almost 100% sure I am correct, however, the answer in the book says otherwise. I know there is a solution manual, but it's only offered to Professors. Not sure how to get around this. I do know that a Mr. Liiban Affi (soilstructure.com)is publishing a book especially for the PE Depth Geotech and the CA GE Exam. I have read some great reviews on the net about it. But will not be available until 9 August.
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[cheers to all]
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Hope you do well this October. I justed checked out(www.soilstructure.com) and their book covers more than I studied when I took it. From my experience, you need practice problems the most. Practice till when you start to read a problem you should be able to know what variable they are going to ask you at the end. In addition to the soilstructure book, take the Bowles '88 and Cernica's '94 soil mechanics and foundation design books. Go get'em.
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I'll definitly pass this time around.
Thanks to you all for your suggestions, I have found them very helpfull.
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If you are looking for material for Cast-In-Place Concrete
Retaining walls, the books mentioned by previous folks are good. For sheet pile walls, for the exam purposes, I suggest using chart solutions that you can find in NAVFAC or USS Sheet Pile Manual.
Hope it helps?
Mohan
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How is your PE review coming along?
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I have also gotten a hold of a Geotech PE review book from Soilstructures.com by Liban Afii. I have found it a good source for insight into the real world of geotech engineering as he attempts very well to include his experience in most of the problems.
However, until 29 Oct, I will continue to hit the books.
Last time I got 67, this time I will PASS.
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I'm sure you'll make it next month.
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