Seismic Design Review for the California Civil Professional Engineers Examination
Modified: January 16, 2012
Welcome to Seismic Design Review
Seismic Design Review (SDR) provides civil engineering candidates the most comprehensive products to help them effectively prepare for the two and one-half hour Special Civil Seismic Principles portion of the California Civil Professional Engineers Examination.
For over 20 years the SDR seminars and workbook have been helping candidates prepare for the Special Civil P.E. exam. As the Special Civil Seismic Principles Exam passing statistics show, SDR seminar participants have twice the exam passing rate of those who have taken the exam without SDR's help.
FREE Seismic Design Review Introduction Video
The introduction video provides information about the SDR webinars, the SDR Workbook, gives tips on preparing for, and answers questions you may have regarding the upcoming California Special Seismic Principles exam.
Seismic Design Review – Special Civil Seismic Principles Exam Preparation Products:
Seismic Design Review Live Seminars
Taught by Steven T. Hiner, MS, SE, this 4-day (28 hour) intensive seminar is specifically tailored for individuals who do not possess a strong background in structural analysis and/or principles of earthquake resistant design. Focusing on the review of exam specific areas, solving realistic exam-similar practice problems, along with tips and strategies this seminar will help you effectively prepare for the Special Civil Seismic Principles Exam.
Seismic Design Review Live Webinars
The live webinars are set up in modules which coincide with the five specific content areas of the Special Civil Seismic Principles Test Plan. The webinars include intensive and structured review of the important topics, problem solving practice, along with the tips and strategies that will be needed to pass the exam. The live webinar format allows you to ask questions and participate in the course from the convenience of your desktop or laptop computer.
Seismic Design Review On-Demand
Webinars
Access any, or all of the nearly 30 hours of webinar content recorded prior to the April 2011 examination. Including all five test plan modules (2 videos per module), the On-Demand library will provide you access to the specific content area(s) that you determine are needed most to help you pass the Special Civil Seismic Principles Exam.
Seismic Design Review Workbook
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Workbook includes lecture notes, example problems (with comprehensive solutions), more than 400 multiple choice problems (similar to the exam format), multiple choice solutions, important definitions, notations, and an index for quick access to the information you will need when taking the exam.
“ Great workbook and class! The materials and support you provided were phenomenal! ”
D. E. Samaro, PE
Loma Linda, CA
“ I felt ready to take the test immediately after our final class. Though the test was intimidating at times, if I just referred to your well prepared workbook I was able to answer most questions with ease.”
N. M. Shwiyhat, PE
Fresno, CA
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