Book excerpt: Complete coverage of every objective for the Structural Engineering SE exam Take the 16-hour Structural Engineering SE exam with confidence using this effective self-study resource. Written by a former member of the NCEES exam development and grading committees, Structural Engineering SE All-in-One Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth offers clear explanations, real-world examples, and test preparation strategies. A complete practice exam is included, containing both multiple choice and essay questions (buildings and bridges) that are accurate to the format, tone, and content of the live exam. Coverage includes: • Vertical and lateral components • Building and bridge codes • Computer modeling and verification • Construction administration • Structural analysis • Reinforced and prestressed concrete design • Masonry design • Foundation and retaining wall design • Structural and cold-formed steel design • Timber design • Seismic analysis and design • Wind analysis and design • Bridge design