Your comprehensive roadmap to passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Civil Exam. Master every topic with our structured approach and proven strategies.
Everything you need to know about the exam format, content, and what to expect on test day.
Multiple-choice questions covering all civil engineering fundamentals. All questions are weighted equally.
Approximately 2.9 minutes per question. Includes a 25-minute scheduled break after the first half.
Administered at Pearson VUE testing centers. Access to a searchable FE Reference Handbook during the exam.
Scoring is scaled. Aim to correctly answer approximately 70% of questions to ensure a passing score.
Master these 14 topic areas to excel on the FE Civil Exam. Each topic is weighted differently.
Core mathematical and statistical concepts essential for engineering calculations.
Professional ethics, licensure, and legal responsibilities of engineers.
Economic analysis for engineering decision-making and project evaluation.
Analysis of forces and moments in static equilibrium systems.
Motion, forces, and energy in dynamic systems.
Stress, strain, and deformation of structural elements.
Properties and behavior of civil engineering materials.
Fluid properties, statics, and dynamics.
Water flow in pipes, channels, and hydrologic systems.
Soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
Analysis and design of structural systems.
Design and planning of transportation systems.
Water and wastewater treatment systems.
Construction methods, management, and safety.
Our proven 12-week study plan that has helped thousands pass the FE Civil Exam.
Start with core mathematics and fundamental concepts that support all other topics.
Focus on statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
Proven strategies from engineers who passed the FE Civil Exam.
Take full-length practice exams with the same time constraints as the real exam.
Prioritize Geotechnical, Transportation, Statics, and Mechanics of Materials.
After each practice session, thoroughly understand why you got questions wrong.
Focus on understanding concepts and problem-solving approaches.
Even low-weight topics can make the difference between pass and fail.
Review lightly and get a good night's sleep before exam day.
Join thousands of engineers who used The PECivilClick Method to pass on their first attempt.