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Students taking an exam - what is the PE Exam - insights from Petro Publications.

What Is the PE Exam? Prep Tips, California & PDH Rules

When you’re looking to become a Professional Engineer in the United States, understanding the path to licensure can help you plan your next steps. Whether ...
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From ACI 318-14 to ACI 318-19 - insights from Petro Publications.

From ACI 318-14 to ACI 318-19: What Civil PE Candidates Need to Know

The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the most important changes introduced in ACI 318-19 compared to ACI 318-14. Once the NCEES ...
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Frustrated man - what to do after you've fairled the PE exam, with insights from Petro Publications.

What to Do After You’ve Failed the PE Exam: A Practical Retake Study Plan

Studying for the PE Exam takes a significant amount of time and effort. Review courses are completed, reference material is studied, practice problems are solved, ...
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How Many Practice Questions Should You Solve Before Taking the Civil PE Exam?

You have finished your PE exam review course. You have gone through the reference material. You understand the concepts and the equations; you know how ...
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PE Exam Preparation Materials: What Do You Actually Need?

In this article, we will discuss the different types of PE exam preparation materials that can help you prepare for the PE exam. However, choosing ...
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Faceless person in a striped shirt holding books - can you use old PE exam reference manuals - insights from Petro Publications.

Can You Use Old PE Exam Reference Manuals? When to Upgrade Your Study Materials

One of the most common questions we receive from PE candidates after a specification update is: “Can I still use my old PE exam reference ...
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Are Petro Publications’ PE Exam Prep Questions Difficult?

Many engineers preparing for the PE Civil exam ask whether Petro Publications’ questions are harder than the actual PE exam. The short answer is yes. ...
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How Long Should You Study? A Realistic Civil PE Exam Study Schedule

One of the most common questions asked by Civil PE candidates is, ‘How many hours should I study?’ A quick internet search often returns the ...
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