Structural Engineering Reference Manual, 7th Ed

by Alan Williams

Comprehensive Coverage of the 16-Hour Structural SE Exam Topics

The Structural Engineering Reference Manual prepares you for the NCEES 16-hour Structural SE exam. This book provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods related to vertical and lateral forces. It also illustrates the most useful equations in the exam-adopted codes and standards, and provides guidelines for selecting and applying these equations. Over 225 example problems illustrate how to apply concepts and use equations, and over 45 end-of-chapter problems let you practice your skills. Each problem’s complete solution allows you to check your own approach. You’ll benefit from increased proficiency in a broad range of structural engineering topics and improved efficiency in solving related problems.

Quick access to supportive information is just as important as knowledge and efficiency. This book’s thorough index directs you to the codes and concepts you will need during the exam. Throughout the book, cross references to more than 700 equations, 40 tables, 160 figures, 8 appendices, and the following relevant codes point you to additional support material when you need it. 

Topics Covered 


Reinforced Concrete Foundations and Retaining Structures Prestressed Concrete  Structural Steel  Timber  Reinforced Masonry Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic) Bridges

Referenced Codes and Standards 



AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO)
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)
Steel Construction Manual (AISC 325)
Seismic Design Manual (AISC 327)
North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI)
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7)
International Building Code (IBC)
National Design Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (NDS)
Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (NDS)
PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI)
Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602-08) 

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Dr. Alan Williams, Ph.D., S.E., F.I.C.E., C.Eng. (Leeds University), is a registered structural engineer in California who has had extensive experience in the practice and teaching of structural engineering. In California, he has worked as a Senior Transportation Engineer in the Department of Transportation and as Principal for Structural Safety in the Division of the State Architect. His prior positions include Professor of Structural Analysis at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria, and consulting structural engineer in South Africa and the United States. Dr. Williams's practical experience includes the design and construction of bridges, schools, and commercial and industrial structures.

Dr. Williams is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, a Fellow and Life Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom.