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Contractors build bridges. Engineers... well they engineer them.

I thought the three structural books from Kaplan were a good review and the examples were representative of multistep problems on the exam. http://www.kaplanaecengineering.com/kaplan...ering/home.aspx

The Structural I exam is general in terms of structural knowledge, and from my experience the Steel Seismic Design Manual is more specific. I would not buy it for Structural I, but if you plan to take Structural II it would be a good investment since you will need it for Str II.

I am not sure if the MLSE does anything.... well in my case anyway. I applied for my IL SE license at the same time I applied for my NCEES record. I recieved my IL license first, so the MLSE did not come into play. The certificate from NCEES in general, and does not indicate MLSE designation...

You are in a transitional state; sort of like a caterpillar in a cocoon. At this time, you may only add an "E" after your name. By the way, congratulations.

Apparently, this is a common problem with Jeeps. I had a 1997 Cherokee and both the driver and passenger side windows went out in the first two years. I think some of the cost was covered by warrantee, and I am sure it did not cost $300 at the time.

I have not found an Illinois architect who will stamp structural drawings even though they can do so legally. Most realize the limits of their expertise. I believe the law might have something to do with the architecture program at the University of Illinois. They offer a masters degree in...

On a side note, you should try e-mailing or sending a message through their website. I have contacted them a number of times through the e-mail link at http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/se.asp Also, Illinois SE requires a minimum of 18 credit hours of structural courses. Good luck!

You have the option to choose between ASD and LRFD. I remember for SEI there are two columns of answers A through D, one column for ASD and one column for LRFD. Also, back to the bolt hole question. Table 9-1 in the 13th Edition connection section provides the reduced area for bolt holes...

The net area for bolt holes in design should be taken as 1/8" larger than the diameter of the bolt. For punched bolt holes, the holes are actually 1/16" larger than the bolt; however, punching is assumed to damage 1/16" more of the steel around the hole. See AISC 13th addition, Commentary...

I do not have a problem with PhD’s getting a “pass”. In addition to extensive courses and research, PhD's take a qualifying exam to become candidates in their program of study. Typically, this is a very rigorous exam on par with the PE exam.

Yes, SE II does take three to four weeks longer since it is had graded.

My point earlier is that this thread does not represent the United States of America as the democratic nation full of loving people that I know. The comments come across as arrogant and undermine our position as the moral authority in the world.

If someone from Iran saw this thread, what do you expect them to think? They may think you want to kill them just as much as you think they want to kill us. And please don't take this as supporting a nation such as Iran having nuclear weapons.

Relax benbo. I am sure adr was just pointing out a very interesting fact about MIT's admission requirements.

I would suggest for engineers with foriegn degrees to work on changing the university where you recieved your undergraduate degree. I don't understand why the major complaint is towards the evaluator (CPEES) and not more towards the university. With more foreign graduate engineers moving to...

You should pick up the Masonry Designer's Guide published by the Masonry Society. It has some good examples, and basically it's an expanded commentary of the masonry code. I would try to work the Williams problems using allowable stress just to get a feel for what you may expect on the SE II.

It all depends. About half the companies I have interviewed with asked for my GPA, and a couple wanted my transcript as well. When interviewing candidates for a job, my company would not hire anyone below a 2.5 GPA. Also, I would not recommend listing it on your resume. Just list honors or...

Do you need this reference to be licensed in Arizona and do they need to live in the Tuscon area? What is the professional development and institution you are applying to?

Glad to see the Alabama structural guys are ahead of the national average.