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FE Civil Exam cheat sheet

A one-page summary of key FE Civil topics.

Mechanics

  • Equilibrium: ΣFx = 0, ΣFy = 0, ΣM = 0
  • Bending stress σ = Mc/I; axial stress σ = P/A
  • Simply supported beam, uniform load: Mmax = wL²/8

Fluids and water

  • Continuity: Q = A₁V₁ = A₂V₂
  • Rational method: Q = CiA
  • Manning: V = (1.49/n) R^(2/3) S^(1/2) in US units

Geotechnical

  • Effective stress: σ′ = σ − u
  • Void ratio e = Vv/Vs; porosity n = e/(1 + e)
  • Rankine active coefficient Ka = tan²(45° − φ/2)

Transportation and economics

  • Stopping sight distance = 1.47Vt + V²/(30(f ± G))
  • Traffic flow q = k·v
  • Present worth P = F/(1 + i)ⁿ

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