CE BOARD EXAM TOPICS
MATHEMATICS, SURVEYING, AND TRANSPORTATION
Algebra
Miscellaneous Math
Arithmetic/Geometric Series
Word Problems
Permutation/Combination
Probability and Statistics
Probability Distribution
Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions
Inscribed/Circumscribed
Spherical Trigonometry
Geometry
2D
3D
Circles
Conic Sections
Polar Coordinates
Differential Calculus
Derivative
Maxima/Minima
Related Rates
Optimization
Integral Calculus
Antiderivative
Arc Length
Solids of Revolution
Centroids/Moment of Inertia
Economics
Interest and Annuity
Depreciation
Inflation
ROI
Stocks/Bonds
Surveying
Measurement
Probable Value
Tape Correction
Leveling
Curvature and Refraction
Stadia
DMD/DPD
Traverse
Compass/Transit Rule
Earthworks
Transportation
Horizontal Curve
Vertical Curve
Accident Analysis
Pavement Design
Sight Distance
Railroad Engineering
Ports and Harbor
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND HYDRAULICS
Geotechnical
Soil Properties
Atterberg Limits
Flow of Water through Soil
Stress
Settlement
Consolidation
Shear Strength
Lateral Earth Pressure
Flow Nets
Boussinesq
Bearing Capacity
Pile Foundation
Hydraulics
Water Properties
Hydrostatic Pressure
Buoyancy
Stability of Floating Bodies
Dams
Thin-Walled Vessels
Moving Vessel
Rotating Vessel
Energy Equation
Head Loss
3 Reservoir Problem
Pipes in Series/Parallel
Orifice Flow
Weirs
Open Channels
Critical Flow
Non-Uniform Flow
Hydrodynamics
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
Mechanics
Statics (2D)
Statics (3D)
Cables and Trusses
Friction
Kinematics
Kinetics
Strength of Materials
Stress and Strain
Thin-Walled Vessel
Torsion
Helical Spring
Flexural Fiber Stress
Transverse Shear Stress
Composite Beams
Mohr’s Circle
Theory of Structures
Stability
DIM
AMM
Conjugate Beam
Superposition
Virtual Work: Beams
Virtual Work: Trusses
3 Moment Equation
Fixed-End Moments
Influence Line: Beams
Influence Line: Truss
Steel
Introduction
Bending Stress
Compressive Stress
Steel Columns
Purlins
Bolts
Welds
Concrete
Singly-Reinforced
Doubly-Reinforced
T-Beams
Shear
Slabs
Columns
Columns w/ Bending
Footings
Moments in Footings
Pile Footings
Miscellaneous
Pre-stressed Concrete
Seismic
Construction