A - General Engineering

The Examination is divided into several major sections. Note that all percentages are estimations. These sections are:

1. Estimation, Plans, and Specifications (20%)
   • Plans and specifications
   • Estimation
   • Standards, codes, & regulations
   • General building mathematics
   
   
2. Principles of Structures (8%)
   • Structural framing
   • Seismic safety
   • Basic engineering
   
   
3. Safety (18%)
   • Worker and site safety
   • Traffic control
   • Environmental impact
   
   
4. Earthwork and Surveying (15%)
   • Earthwork
   • Soils and geology
   • Surveying
   • Site preparation
   
   
5. Subsurface Work (20%)
   • Shoring and scaffolding
   • Permanent and temporary piling
   • Waterproofing
   • Utilities
   • Tunneling, drilling, and boring
   • Drainage and water work
   • Trenching and pipeline
   • Sewers, water, and storm drain systems
   
   
6. Foundation and Form Work (9%)
   • Concrete principles and placement
   • Forms and falsework
   • Foundations
   
   
7. Buildings and Related Work (5%)
   • Industrial plants
   • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
   • Masonry
   • Painting and coating
   • Demolition
   
   
8. Surface Work and Paving (5%)
   • Highways and roads
   • Parking lots