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If you spend some time looking at the AASHTO code, you will notice it is laid out almost identical to every other code. There is a section for bending, a section for shear, a section for fatigue, etc., etc. It's not that bad if you know your book. Don't get stressed because it says AASHTO in the...

I agree the Hiner book was great. Especially if don't do a lot of work with seismic. There are literally hundreds of short problems that drill it into your head... its great. The SEAOC books were good too. I got three of them and I don't regret it.

whispers of SE results finally trickling in.....

Congrats!!! here we go!!!!!

It's awfully quiet out there this year. Anyone hearing any rumblings other than "....8 to 10 weeks" ?

I thought the Hiner book was a must have. I didn't take the course... I just reviewed it.

You're really playing with fire if you don't buy and know by heart how to find information in all of the listed codes. I don't know for sure, but I would be willing to bet that 50% of the people that pass, do so just barely. Every question counts and you will struggle with some of them. I have...

I didnt expect to see any bridge problems since I was taking buildings only, but yes there quite a few of them and I was unprepared for that..... still, I passed. I should add that I work in both bridges and buildings so I am very familiar with AASHTO, but I literally didnt open the book and I...

I won't be hitting it too hard until October / November..... but I like your idea. Done with lateral but taking vertical in April 2015..... likely going to be some new codes. I think you have a great idea here. Keep in touch.

Regardless of the outcome, I will be studying this summer for either a lateral or vertical portion.

Anyone from Maine hear anything?

When I talked with Maine last week they said that examinees would receive an email from NCEES simultaneously. I'm kind of surprised we didnt hear today. Similar to your story TehMightyEngineer, I received an emai lfrom NCEES today letting me know they completed my NCEES Records application.... I...

I can't even look at that page..... LOL

This was a tough exam. There were issues in the afternoon section as well. I look forward not only to my score, but a look at the pass rates.

Is this week 10?