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Actually this is not correct. Shear stress is a function of the section properties; therfore the distribution of shear stress will be different. For rectangtluar sections max shear works out to 1.5V/A for circular sections its 4/3(V/A). Check a any strength of materials text to see for yourself.

One also has to pass the SEII exam for CA. In order to be eligible to the CA SE you have to have been licensed and in responsible charge for at least 3 years and have references from 3 CA SEs. CA will accept the Washington SEIII exam in lieu of the CA SEIII. I've passed the PE , CA Surv. and...

As I recall that problem specifically states not to design the WT or the bolts to the flange.

The MLSE is meaningless. The only thing counts is a licensed issued by a state.

I too just passed the tests for HI SE. Couple things to note before you get any more bent. Hawaii is one of only two states that require an SE to design more or less all buildings. You will be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Structural Discipline. Your license number will be something...