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We are doing a solid finite element liner static study of a steel pressure vessel which is subjected to dead loads, internal pressure and a temperature load of 700°F. While the allowable stress for the material under ambient temperature is 20,000 psi, it is 18,100 psi at 700°F. While the actual...

Thank you all for the comments & guidance. I contacted the License Board in Oklahoma and am told that I should pass the FE Exam before writing the PE Exam. Oklahoma Board has no waiver for the FE Exam. Best regards to all. Nara

Hello, everyone! I just joined this forum and find it really useful. I have been in the USA (Oklahoma) for nearly two years. I have put in over 16 years' Structural Engg. consulting practice in India. My friends advise me that I become a PE to advance my career. Should I write the FE exam...