FE Civil topic library

Mathematics

The mathematical toolkit behind every civil calculation: geometry, calculus, vectors and numerical solutions.

7–11 questions · Mathematics

Probability and Statistics

Quantify variability and make defensible engineering decisions from data.

4–6 questions · Probability and Statistics

Ethics and Professional Practice

The engineer's obligation to the public, the client and the profession.

4–6 questions · Ethics and Professional Practice

Engineering Economics

Compare engineering alternatives on money and time, not opinion.

4–6 questions · Engineering Economics

Statics

Equilibrium: the foundation for every structural and geotechnical analysis.

7–11 questions · Statics

Dynamics

Motion, acceleration and energy applied to civil systems.

4–6 questions · Dynamics

Mechanics of Materials

How members respond internally to load: stress, strain, deflection and stability.

7–11 questions · Mechanics of Materials

Materials

Characterize, test and specify the materials civil works are built from.

4–6 questions · Materials

Fluid Mechanics

The physics of water at rest and in motion through civil systems.

4–6 questions · Fluid Mechanics

Surveying

Measure, compute and lay out the geometry of the built environment.

4–6 questions · Surveying

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Quantify, convey, store and treat water for communities and the environment.

10–15 questions · Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Structural Engineering

Analyze and proportion structural systems for strength and serviceability.

10–15 questions · Structural Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil behavior and the foundations, walls and slopes that depend on it.

10–15 questions · Geotechnical Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Design and operate roadways for capacity, safety and comfort.

8–12 questions · Transportation Engineering

Construction Engineering

Plan, schedule, estimate and safely execute construction work.

8–12 questions · Construction Engineering

Computational Tools

Use spreadsheets, logic and algorithms as verifiable engineering tools.

4–6 questions · Computational Tools