The FE Exam for Civil Engineers Has Drifted Away from the Fundamentals
Publication: Journal of Civil Engineering Education
Volume 150, Issue 1
Abstract
Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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The views expressed in this work are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or US Government. The author thanks NCEES staff who reviewed this paper for accuracy and precision in describing exam development processes. Any errors are the author’s alone.
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Journal of Civil Engineering Education
Volume 150 • Issue 1 • January 2024
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© 2023 Published by American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jun 5, 2023
Accepted: Jul 17, 2023
Published online: Sep 6, 2023
Published in print: Jan 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Feb 6, 2024
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