PE Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Systems & Materials (MSM) Depth Exam Prep

Formulas, Diagrams, Practice Exams, and Step-by-Step Solved Problems for the NCEES CBT PE License Depth Exam

By: Practicing Engineers Network

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

⭐ PE Mechanical Systems & Materials (MSM) Depth Exam Prep
Complete Review Guide with Formulas, Diagrams, Practice Problems, and Full-Length MSM Exams for the NCEES CBT PE Mechanical Exam

Preparing for the PE Mechanical MSM Depth Exam requires more than memorizing formulas—it demands a deep, applied understanding of mechanical components, material behavior, rotating equipment, and industrial mechanical systems. This comprehensive study guide is designed to give you everything you need to succeed on the Mechanical Systems & Materials (MSM) module of the NCEES CBT Mechanical PE exam.

Whether you work in machinery, manufacturing, materials, industrial systems, or general mechanical design, this book provides a clear, structured path from foundational concepts to exam-style problem solving.

✔ What This Book Covers

This MSM-focused prep manual includes all exam-relevant topics:

Machine Design & Mechanical Elements

• Shafts, bearings, gears, belts, pulleys, springs

• Torque, bending, shear, combined loading

• Stress, strain, deflection, stiffness

Materials & Failure Prevention

• Material properties and selection

• Static failure criteria (Tresca, von Mises)

• Fatigue, endurance, S–N behavior

• Surface hardness, wear, lubrication

Mechanical Systems & Rotating Equipment

• Pumps, compressors, fans, blowers

• Power transmission systems

• Vibration fundamentals

• Balancing, critical speeds

Manufacturing & Industrial Processes

• Welding, machining, forming, joining

• Tolerances, fits, surface finish

• Industrial safety and system considerations

✔ Step-by-Step Solved Examples

Each problem is broken down into:

1. Concept Review

2. Word-safe ASCII equations (CBT-friendly)

3. Structured problem-solving process

4. Final, exam-authentic answer

Perfect for engineers returning to detailed calculations after years in the field.

✔ Full-Length MSM Depth Practice Exams

Realistic 40-question MSM exams that simulate the CBT format.
Build speed, confidence, and engineering judgment under realistic test conditions.

✔ Reference Appendices

Includes quick-access tables and guides for:

• Material properties

• Failure theories

• Gear, shaft, and spring design

• Pump and compressor fundamentals

• Tolerances, GD&T references

• NCEES Mechanical Handbook mapping

Designed for fast lookup during practice sessions.

✔ Ideal For:

• Engineers preparing for the MSM Depth module of the PE Mechanical exam

• Mechanical designers, manufacturing engineers, machinery/rotating equipment engineers

• EITs/FE-certified professionals pursuing licensure

• Professionals looking to deepen machine design and materials expertise

⭐ Your Complete MSM Depth Exam Companion

Written by the Practicing Engineers Network (PEN)—licensed PEs and industry specialists—this book blends exam-ready explanations with real-world mechanical engineering insight. Using clear diagrams, applied examples, and structured reasoning, this prep guide helps you learn efficiently and perform confidently on exam day.