Civil Engineering Reference ManualThis manual fully prepares applicants for the civil PE exam--by far the most popular of the PE disciplines. Every exam subject is thoroughly covered, with illustrations and practice problems to heighten the reader's understanding. Also included are test-taking strategies and exam information., indexed. |
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MATHEMATICS AND RELATED | 1-1 |
Algebra | 1-6 |
Symbols Used in This Book | 1-18 |
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