Recent content by outatime2002

You will certainly be running a risk by referencng ACI 318-08 instead of 05. With that said, I don't think it will be the difference between a passing and failing score. ACI 318-08's main differences are in durability requirements, chapter 21 seismic provisions and appendix d anchorage design...

I wouldn't buy this if I were you. We make the switch to CBC 2010 on 1 January 2011. CBC 2007 will be obsolete in a couple of months.

Thanks, kevo. This transition to the new 16-hour National format is a little confusing. My understanding is that CA has adopted the new national format, which is SE I and SE II exams starting in April 2011. However, I have not read anywhere that CA has abandoned the special structural exam...

In California, I believe you must pass SE I, SE II and State-Specific SE III exams. A total of 24 hours worth of examinations. Can anyone confirm?

The 4x12 ledger would explain the additional 3.5" of eccentricity. You would subtract 1/2" from the nominal width of the timber beam to get actual width. And yes, you are correct in saying that actual dimensions of masonry are 3/8" less than nominal, which would explain a 7.625" thick masonry...

As many know, starting January 1, 2011, we make the switch to the IBC 2009. In light of this, I would like to start some exciting discussion regarding the changes/differences from IBC 2006. Many believe that this will be one of the smoothest transitions in history because IBC 2009 is still...

TL is the variable for "long-period transition period" and is typically used in the base shear calculations for very tall and/or slender structures with longer periods. Anyway, TL is site specific and can be found from the Long-Period Transition maps in Chapter 22 of ASCE 7-05. No calculation...

I think it would be best for you to post a diagram of the problem so we can see the whole picture of what is going on, but for the time being I will take a stab at it. In typical masonry construction, there is a ledger that the roof beams frame into. I'm guessing that your ledger is 3.5" from...

^I agree. I just received my 1 5/8" Blue Self-Inking Stamp. I have no complaints.

Treat your stamp as a woman would treat her private parts. Do not give it up for free.

Keep chippin' away at it. Once you run out of sample problems to go through, go back and solve them again to stay sharp for the exam. Something else that also helped me was that I made 2 pages of notes on CA Survey Law, i.e. what survey tasks PE's can perform under the Professional Land...

If you currently work in a structural design firm, they should have all the latest code books. If not, I would be seriously surprised. I'm sure your company will allow you to borrow the necessary code books you will need to pass the exam. It's only for the weekend.

The following codes/standards are a must if you take the Structural PM: IBC 2006 or CBC 2007 (the minor differences b/w the two codes are not going to make or break you) ASCE 7-05 AISC 13th Edition ACI 318-05 (I didn't use this much but I still highly recommend it) The CERM will cover you...

I wouldn't waste time or money on a review course for surveying. The key to passing the exam is working as many problems as you can get your hands on. Sitting in a class listening to lectures is not going to help you learn to solve surveying problems in 3 min. or less. You have to do this on...

First of all, if you are not taking the exam in California, you do not have to be concerned with the Seismic & Surveying Exams. If you are taking it in CA, then yes, you are required to pass both seismic and surveying. The make up in a nutshell is as follows: Friday AM: 4 hour general...