PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (CERM16) by Michael R. Lindeburg – Hardcover

The PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (CERM16) by Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, is PPI’s comprehensive hardcover review for the breadth portion of the NCEES PE Civil exam.

CERM has been the default study reference for the civil PE exam for decades. The 16th edition follows the current NCEES exam specifications and breaks the breadth topics into readable, self-contained sections with worked examples. Because the PE Civil exam is now computer-based and closed-book, you cannot bring this manual into the testing center, but it remains the most efficient way to re-learn the full breadth syllabus and to understand the equations in the NCEES reference handbook.

What’s included

• 16th Edition, hardcover, published by PPI (a Kaplan company)
• ISBN-13: 9781591265702
• Complete review of all PE Civil breadth subjects: project planning, means and methods, soil mechanics, structural mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, geometrics, materials, and site development
• Brief overview of each afternoon depth exam
• Coverage aligned with current codes including AASHTO, HCM, IBC, and ACI
• Study schedule recommendations and exam-day tips

Who it’s for

Civil engineers preparing for the NCEES PE Civil exam in any depth area – construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, or water resources and environmental. It also serves EIT engineers who want a single reference across civil subdisciplines, and licensed PEs who keep it on the shelf after the exam as a general civil engineering handbook.

Why this edition

The 16th edition was reorganized to match the computer-based PE Civil exam format and the subject weighting NCEES uses now. Earlier editions were written for the pencil-and-paper exam and reference older code editions. If you are studying for an exam date under the current specifications, the 16th edition is the one to use. PPI publishes companion practice problem books for each depth area that pair with this manual.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PE Civil Reference Manual 16th Edition current for the CBT exam?

Yes. CERM16 is written for the computer-based PE Civil exam and follows the current NCEES exam specifications.

Can I bring CERM into the PE Civil exam?

No. The exam is closed-book; the only reference available on test day is the NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook supplied on screen.

Does CERM16 cover the depth exams?

It gives a brief overview of each depth exam, but its focus is the breadth portion. PPI sells separate depth review books.

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