--- product_id: 49941776 title: "Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam" brand: "michael r lindeburg pe" price: "S/.3348" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 15 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/49941776-civil-engineering-reference-manual-for-the-pe-exam store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam **Brand:** michael r lindeburg pe **Price:** S/.3348 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam by michael r lindeburg pe - **How much does it cost?** S/.3348 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/49941776-civil-engineering-reference-manual-for-the-pe-exam) ## Best For - michael r lindeburg pe enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael r lindeburg pe brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #519,139 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Bridge Engineering #20 in Highway & Traffic Engineering #444 in Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (186) | | Dimensions | 11 x 8.75 x 2.5 inches | | Edition | Fifteenth Edition, New | | ISBN-10 | 1591265088 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1591265085 | | Item Weight | 7.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 1648 pages | | Publication date | November 20, 2015 | | Publisher | Professional Pubns Inc | ## Images ![Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JIFE7w0SL.jpg) ![Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ws808gaSL.jpg) ![Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41kbOj8EAEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Before I get super critical of this book *by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on 16 March 2017* I am currently studying for the PE (structural depth) (might update after I take the exam), and am also taking a dedicated PE course (EET webinar, in case anyone was interested).Before I get super critical of this book, its worth mentioning that there does not exist a better alternative that I know of (maybe I should write one). The book is expensive, but given the relatively low demand for such material, I can understand the cost. Also, I will probably keep it after I finish the exam, rather than resell it, but I haven't decided yet.With that being said, I do not like the book as a whole and I think it can be done better. The book is not a sufficient reference for the PE exam. I think it gives enough information for 75% of the breadth, but it misses a lot of finer details. It is doesn't even get close to being a reference for the depth, and neither does the "SE reference manual" that Lindbergh sells (for the structural depth).Lindbergh gets on a soapbox at the beginning of this book about how this book has MORE information than you need to pass the exam, and how he doesn't think the PE doesn't sufficiently cover all the information an engineer should know to be a practicing engineer. I whole-heartily agree with him on that point, but his book fails to deliver. This book, while it covers all the topics that will appear on the exam, often fails to provide necessary equations or logical steps needed to solve such problems. Some necessary information is just plain missing. Lindbergh provides too much information where its not needed, and not enough information where it is needed.For example, in the hydrology section (I'm using hydrology as an example because I'm currently re-reviewing that material), you tell us about the different methods for estimating average rainfall, but don't give the equations or logical steps to solve using these methods. Also in hydrology,In soils, you don't adequately describe the soil testing procedures (i.e. how they are performed or equations that give the various parameters they provide). Your soil phase relationship equations (i.e. the nomenclature) doesn't match those that are industry standard.For a ~$300 book that is supposed to be a complete reference for the PE exam, I would like to see the following:1.) Summary of equations at the beginning of each section. Quit milking us for money by selling a separate (and poorly reviewed) equation book. Just include this at the beginning of every section.2.) Format the book to better fit the format of the exam. This is readily available on the NCEES website and hasn't been changed in a few years. If you truly want this book to be a PE reference manual, then you should follow the format NCEES provides. Environment Engineering isn't even part of the NCEES breadth, so why would the reference manual cover it and all related topics (such as chemistry)?The chapters don't follow the format of the NCEES exam either - they should.3.) Again, certain topics need to be expanded upon while others need to be cut or or at least made more brief.You could cut out ~1/3 of this book for the stuff that doesn't even appear on the exam, let alone the excessive background information that you don't need (nor will have time to browse during the exam).So for those reading, you will definitely need a course to pass the PE. You should not rely on Lindbergh's book as your sole PE reference for the breadth.As for the depth, a course is 100% necessary in my opinion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes you need this book *by L***A on Reviewed in the United States on 21 April 2016* Stop wasting time and get this book before you study. It is what you will use on the PE test. You need to be familiar with it and tab the important sections. It is very well organized and the index is priceless. I'd recommend getting the index in a separate 3-ring binder.As a water-resources depth taker, I probably did NOT need the latest version. The math is the same and there are no real "codes" to update for that section. I used this book exclusively, with additional review course notes, and one wastewater book from college. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I passed *by E***Y on Reviewed in the United States on 13 November 2019* Well I passed.Don’t read the book. Take a bunch of practice tests and then tab out the book from those questions. Also tab the book from the PE outline for whatever test you’re taking.I put the book on my shelf in my office. 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