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If I read you correctly, the second question was left unanswered. If that is the case, it will likely be scored "unacceptable". From what I have seen, one "unacceptable" is enough to knock you out completely. Not trying to be a downer, but the odds are certainly tilted against you.

I suspect that it has something to do with the nature of Texas. The state is very large, so it is likely that most of the work done is within the state (see Connecticut for comparison). The majority of the state has no major earthquake, rain, snow, or wind loading. This leaves a fairly large...

I am sure there will be those willing to sell their materials after the results of the April exam are released. Since the exam is tomorrow and Saturday, I think that you're jumping the gun a little by making this request now.

ACI SP-17 is a "How-to" based on the ACI 318 code. It is not intended to replace the code and should not be used as such. It does have very convenient interaction diagrams and charts that can speed up the design process if you know how to use them. It is a similar comparison to the tables in...

The state's approval may be completely unnecessary, since you already have a PE license. Check with NCEES. You may need to just register with them, pay the fee, and sit for the exam. You may have shot yourself in the foot by even asking permission.

My first thought is that since you were given one answer, provided them additional information, and given a completely different answer, they are full of it. Do you have a current PE registration in Indiana? I didn't even have to apply to Kentucky since I already had PE registration. Also, I...

SMott, Your answer is correct, 42,432 um/yr. It is possible that the purpose of the problem is to be able to determine if the corrosion rate is acceptable or not. Clearly, it is not, but that is not necessarily evident by the test results. Industry example: I had a customer request a tank...

If you don't mind to restate the problem (since I don't have the book), I may be able to shed some light on whether the amount of corrosion is reasonable or not.

This question is best asked of the engineering license board. I have found many states boards to be quite helpful in obtaining the correct information. As much as you want your application to be correct, they want it to be correct more since it makes their job easier.

Practice Problems for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam by Lindeburg Mechanical PE Practice Examination by Lindeburg PE Mechanical: HVAC and Refrigeration Sample Questions and Solutions by NCEES

I saw this the other day, and was a little disappointed since the other standards had not changed. I have not had a chance to review the changes as of yet. However, I did a search to find the new version and where to purchase it and had to wade through several pages of search results offering...

Is it bad that I look forward to passing this test so that I can join in on the grading fun?

I can say what worked for me years ago: Cover to cover on the MERM (minus the math section) solving all problems in the separate problem book. This took about 6-8 weeks, but I am a bit fuzzy on that. The 6MS book for the depth section for which I signed up, again all problems. I don't think...

There is one book that you will likely have to buy new: The Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual. Most people keep that one even after they pass the test. You may be able to spread out your expenses if you pick up a copy now. The other references are likely to hit the used market after the...

Similarities: The bracket has a perimeter fillet weld - Your bar has a perimeter fillet weld The bracket has a lateral force on the weld - your bar has a lateral force on the weld (*in this case, lateral means parallel to the faying surface) The bracket has a moment on the weld - your bar has...