Ya, I modeled in FEM as well and did not get their force (because of the indeterminate with 4 unknowns). I will just focus on the general concept of combining a portion of load from two directions and hopefully the set-up on the actual exam will be more clear.
It is shown as a pin on both base connections. So shouldn't 5/sqrt(61)[AE] = x reaction? Assuming a 10 k load, the reaction should be 5 or something around 5. And if there is a component of load on the brace than the column can't equal the reaction force. Maybe it was assumed that one...
Has anyone worked problem 112 from the NCEES practice morning exam and got the correct answer? They are showing the Force in Column AD due to the 10k load as 12k. Assuming the reaction is 12k and there is load in the brace I don't understand how the load in Column AD could be 12k. Are they...
I believe my state allows you to take the SE exam to become a PE in the state. I did take the PE first and am now going through the SE process. I did have to get state approval to sit for the SE, however, I did not have to go through all of the paper work because they had already approved me...
I found a plain analog watch with no special features was fine. If you are not use to wearing a watch you might keep weight/comfort in mind. My exam proctors never let me take it off and place if on the table, it had to stay on your wrist or down on the floor. If it is very heavy and you are...
I bought the Structural Depth Reference along with the 6-minute structural solutions. I never used either. I studied from the CERM, used the accompanying practice problems book, and felt like that was enough. I supplemented that with my codes and texts for each one and felt like that was...
Nope, still don't have mine. Will it actually say on our NCEES account or do we have to wait for them to mail letters? Or do we get an email of pass/fail?