PE Civil Structural Exam Prep Course
Prepare for the PE Civil: Structural exam with short single-concept video lessons, 178 worked examples, realistic practice, and weekly live support — built to the 2027 NCEES Structural specification.
Course content built by Mahdi Bahrampouri, Ph.D. — Civil Engineer and Co-Founder of PEwise. Every video, problem, and explanation in this course was authored by Mahdi.
Why it works
Visual Learning
Short, focused video lessons across 730 published topics, designed to make complex concepts easier to understand.
Exam-Like Practice
Three active practice exams — a 59-question focused review and two 80-question simulations — with timed review tools and detailed solutions.
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We solve one question live every week — Mondays, 6 PM PT. Ask your questions directly to the creator of PEwise.
View course content(38 modules · 730 topics)
Welcome to PEwise Structural
Welcome to PEwise Structural
Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
Internal forces within structural member
Internal forces within structural member
Dead and Live Load
Dead and Live Load
Snow Load
Snow Load
Rain Load
Rain Load
Ice Load
Ice Load
Wind Load
Wind Load
Seismic Design Criteria
Seismic Design Criteria
Seismic Design Requirements
Seismic Design Requirements
Combination of Loads
Combination of Loads
Soil Particle Analysis & Fine-Grained Classification
Soil Particle Analysis & Fine-Grained Classification
Advanced Soil Classification: Coarse-Grained, AASHTO & RQD
Advanced Soil Classification: Coarse-Grained, AASHTO & RQD
Phase Relationships in Soil
Phase Relationships in Soil
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 1
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 1
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 2
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 2
Settlement Due to Compression
Settlement Due to Compression
Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals
Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals
Steel Tension
Steel Tension
Steel compression
Steel compression
Steel Beams
Steel Beams
Steel Beam-columns
Steel Beam-columns
Steel Simple Connections
Steel Simple Connections
Concrete Beams Flexure
Concrete Beams Flexure
Concrete Beams Shear
Concrete Beams Shear
Concrete Development, Anchorage, and Splicing of Reinforcement
Concrete Development, Anchorage, and Splicing of Reinforcement
Concrete Columns
Concrete Columns
Concrete Footings
Concrete Footings
Concrete Walls and Shear Walls
Concrete Walls and Shear Walls
Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity
Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity
Deep Foundations (drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, etc.)
Deep Foundations (drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, etc.)
Advanced Retaining Wall Analysis and Design
Advanced Retaining Wall Analysis and Design
NDS Wood Design Design Values and Provisions ASD
NDS Wood Design Design Values and Provisions ASD
Wood Member Design with the NDS Sawn Lumber and Glulam
Wood Member Design with the NDS Sawn Lumber and Glulam
Wood Connection Design NDS Chapters 11 and 12
Wood Connection Design NDS Chapters 11 and 12
Formwork Systems & Design
Formwork Systems & Design
OSHA Scaffolding Safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L)
OSHA Scaffolding Safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L)
Construction Health & Safety (OSHA 1926)
Construction Health & Safety (OSHA 1926)
Material Quality Control and Production
Material Quality Control and Production
What Our PE Exam Students Say
PEwise was the biggest surprise of my prep. It provided solid topic-review videos and, more importantly, simulation exams that felt very similar to the actual CBT exam experience — an excellent supplement that I highly recommend.— Verified PEwise student · via Reddit
Weekly PE Power Hour
Live Mondays at 6 PM PT — free.
What Each Feature Means for You
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Short, single-concept lessons | Study in the gaps of a full-time job — every video covers exactly one idea, so nothing demands an open evening. |
| Blueprint-mapped curriculum | Every module maps to an official NCEES knowledge area for this exam — no filler, no gaps you have to discover on exam day. |
| CBT-style practice exams | Practice in a timed environment with searchable references and question flagging, so the real testing format holds no surprises. |
| Weekly PE Power Hour | A live problem-solving session (Mondays, 6 PM PT) where you can put your questions directly to the course creator. |
| 90 days of access | Long enough for a full prep cycle without paying for a year you will not use; extensions are available if life intervenes. |
| Free preview | The first 2 modules are free — judge the teaching style with the real course, not a marketing sample. |
Who This Course Is For
Civil engineers registered for the PE Civil: Structural exam who want structural analysis, loads, and steel, concrete, wood, and foundation design taught visually and mapped to the exam blueprint.
An honest note on fit: PEwise is self-paced. If you know you need scheduled, mandatory-attendance live lectures to stay on track, a live-cohort course may serve you better. If you want efficient, rewatchable lessons that fit around work, this format was built for you.
What Your Structural Enrollment Includes
- 38 modules with 730 published lesson topics
- 178 worked examples placed right after the lessons they apply
- 47 module quizzes (160 questions) with explained answers
- 2 full-length NCEES-style practice exams (80 + 80 questions) with step-by-step solutions
- CBT-style exam simulator with searchable references and a built-in calculator
- Weekly PE Power Hour live session (Mondays, 6 PM PT)
- 90 days of access, extendable if you need more time
- First 2 modules free before you enroll
- Pass Guarantee eligibility, subject to the published policy
Exam blueprint coverage
How this blueprint map is built
Each module is mapped against the official NCEES PE Civil specification for this exam, knowledge area by knowledge area, using the published spec PDF — and re-verified when NCEES issues a new specification. The map below shows which modules serve each specification topic.
The NCEES PE Civil specifications overlap across disciplines; modules such as soil mechanics and hydraulics are included because they map to this exam's official knowledge areas.
NCEES exam blueprint coverage
How each NCEES PE Civil topic area maps to PEwise course modules and practice-exam questions.
| # | NCEES topic area | Questions | PEwise coverage |
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| 1 | Analysis of Structures — Loads and Load Applications | 12–18 |
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| 2 | Analysis of Structures — Forces and Load Effects | 17–26 |
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| 3 | Temporary Structures and Other Topics | 5–8 |
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| 4 | Design and Details of Structures — Materials and Material Properties | 10–15 |
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| 5 | Design and Details of Structures — Component Design and Detailing | 26–39 |
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Each practice-exam question includes a worked solution and a reference citation to the NCEES exam-day design standards, so you can practice by NCEES blueprint and target specific topic areas.
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