SE Lateral Depth With Codes 202410

Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) Component of the
Structural Engineering DEPTH Section CBT Specifications
Effective Beginning April 2024
The Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) depth section focuses on a single area of practice in
structural engineering. Examinees have 5.5 hours to complete this section, which contains 5 scenarios
with 12 questions each, totaling 60 questions. The 5.5-hour time includes a tutorial and a scheduled
break. The section will contain scored and unscored (pretest) questions. All questions are alternative item
type (AIT) questions. Examinees must choose either the BUILDINGS or the BRIDGES section.
Examinees must work the same section on both components. That is, if bridges is the section chosen in
the Vertical Forces component, then bridges must be the section chosen in the Lateral Forces component.
The exam section is computer-based. It is closed book with electronic references. The NCEES PE
Structural Engineering Reference Handbook is included in the exam along with the design
standards shown on the last page.
BUILDINGS
The Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) Structural Engineering depth section in BUILDINGS
covers lateral forces, lateral force distribution, analysis methods, general structural considerations
(element design), structural systems integration (connections), and foundations and retaining structures.
This 5.5-hour section contains at least one scenario from each of the following types:
 Steel structure
 Concrete structure
 Wood and/or masonry structure
 General analysis (e.g., existing structures, secondary structures, nonbuilding structures, and/or
computer verification)
At least two scenarios include seismic content at Seismic Design Category D and above.
At least one scenario includes wind content of at least 140 mph.
Scenarios may include a multistory building.
Scenarios may include a foundation.
Knowledge areas may include:

 Conceptual design and project planning
 Structural loading and analysis
 Design and details of elements
 Design and details of joints and connections
 Preparation of documents and construction administration
BRIDGES
The Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) Structural Engineering depth section in BRIDGES covers
gravity loads, superstructures, substructures, and lateral forces (including seismic).
This 5.5-hour section contains at least one scenario from each of the following types:
 Piers or abutments
 Foundations
 General analysis of seismic forces
Knowledge areas may include:

 Conceptual design and project planning
 Structural loading and analysis
 Design and preparation of details
Notes:
1. All questions use the U.S. Customary System (USCS) of units.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Design Standards
These standards apply to the Vertical and Lateral components of the Structural Engineering exam.
Effective Beginning April 2024
In addition to the NCEES PE Structural Engineering Reference Handbook, the following codes and
standards will be supplied in the exam as searchable, electronic pdf files with links for easy navigation.
Standards will be provided as individual chapters on the exam, and only one chapter at a time can be
opened and searched. This ensures the exam software runs large files effectively.
Solutions to exam questions that reference a standard of practice are scored based on this list
and the revision year shown. Solutions based on other standards will not receive credit. All
questions use the U.S. Customary System (USCS) of units.
NCEES does not sell design standards or printed copies of the NCEES handbook. The NCEES handbook
is accessible from your MyNCEES account.
ABBREVIATION DESIGN STANDARD TITLE

AASHTO AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 8th edition, American
Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, Washington, DC.
IBC International Building Code, 2018 edition, International Code
Council, Falls Church, VA.
ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and
Other Structures, 2016 edition, American Society of Civil Engineers,
Reston, VA.
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, 2014 edition,
American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI.
AISC Steel Construction Manual, 15th edition, American Institute of Steel
Construction, Chicago, IL.
AISC Seismic Design Manual, 3rd edition, American Institute of Steel
Construction, Chicago, IL.
AISI S100 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel
Structural Members, 2016 edition, with AISI S240-15 and
AISI S400-15/S1-16, American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, DC.
NDS National Design Specification for Wood Construction with NDS
Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction, 2018 edition,
American Wood Council, Leesburg, VA.
NDS Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic, 2015 edition,
American Wood Council, Leesburg, VA.
TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry
Structures, 2016 edition, The Masonry Society, Longmont, CO.

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Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) Component of the

Structural Engineering DEPTH Section CBT Specifications

Effective Beginning April 2024

Knowledge areas may include:

Knowledge areas may include:

Effective Beginning April 2024

ABBREVIATION DESIGN STANDARD TITLE

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