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Structural Engineering Exam (SE) Syllabus

NCEES 16-hour exam for engineers seeking licensure or specialization as a Structural Engineer. The full Structural Engineering Exam (SE) syllabus: 6 subjects, 24 chapters, 103 topics and 103 sub-topics, with 364 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
24Chapters
103Topics
103Sub-topics
364Flashcards

Structural Engineering Exam (SE) subjects

Structural Engineering Exam (SE) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) and Incidental Lateral — Breadth

4 chapters · 18 topics · 25 sub-topics · 59 flashcards

  1. Loads and Load Combinations (Gravity) · 5 topics
  2. Analysis of Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Structures · 5 topics
  3. Foundations and Retaining Structures · 4 topics
  4. Structural Systems Integration and Material Behavior · 4 topics

Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) — Buildings Depth

4 chapters · 20 topics · 28 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete (ACI 318) · 6 topics
  2. Structural Steel (AISC 360) · 6 topics
  3. Wood and Cold-Formed Steel (NDS / AISI) · 4 topics
  4. Masonry Gravity Systems (TMS 402/602) · 4 topics

Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) — Bridges Depth

4 chapters · 16 topics · 15 sub-topics · 75 flashcards

  1. AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Loads · 4 topics
  2. Concrete Bridge Superstructures · 4 topics
  3. Steel Bridge Superstructures · 4 topics
  4. Bridge Substructure and Foundations · 4 topics

Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) — Breadth

4 chapters · 17 topics · 16 sub-topics · 62 flashcards

  1. Wind Load Determination (ASCE 7) · 4 topics
  2. Seismic Load Determination (ASCE 7) · 5 topics
  3. Lateral Systems and Load Path · 4 topics
  4. Other Lateral and Dynamic Effects · 4 topics

Lateral Forces — Buildings Depth

4 chapters · 16 topics · 13 sub-topics · 64 flashcards

  1. Seismic Detailing of Concrete Systems (ACI 318) · 4 topics
  2. Seismic and Wind Design of Steel Systems (AISC 341/360) · 4 topics
  3. Lateral Design of Wood and Cold-Formed Steel · 4 topics
  4. Lateral Design of Masonry Systems (TMS 402) · 4 topics

Lateral Forces — Bridges Depth

4 chapters · 16 topics · 6 sub-topics · 53 flashcards

  1. Seismic Design Philosophy for Bridges (AASHTO) · 4 topics
  2. Substructure Seismic Design · 4 topics
  3. Connections, Bearings, and Restraint Systems · 4 topics
  4. Wind and Other Lateral Loads on Bridges · 4 topics

Structural Engineering Exam (SE) flashcards

364 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Structural Engineering Exam (SE) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Structural Engineering Exam (SE) syllabus?

Structural Engineering Exam (SE) covers 6 subjects: Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) and Incidental Lateral — Breadth, Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) — Buildings Depth, Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) — Bridges Depth, Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) — Breadth, Lateral Forces — Buildings Depth and Lateral Forces — Bridges Depth.

How many chapters and topics are in the Structural Engineering Exam (SE) syllabus?

24 chapters and 103 topics, broken down further into 103 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Vertical Forces (Gravity/Other) — Buildings Depth is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 4 chapters.

Are there Structural Engineering Exam (SE) flashcards?

Yes — 364 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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