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  1. DJsigma

    Outsiders Just Don't Understand

    In Sunday School I shared that I had passed the PE test as a praise report. After class one of the girls said that she never knew engineers were required to have a Physical Examination. Then she asked me if I had to climb the rope like in Middle School gym class.
  2. DJsigma

    Lateral Loads Textbook

    What are some good books that outline procedures for solving problems with lateral loads. My schooling on the subject is limited and I don't have a good reference.
  3. DJsigma

    Murphey's Law and the PE Test

    I had taken tomorrow off from work to relax a bit and travel to my hotel room. However, it looks like I won't have that luxury. I have been working on a project in a refinery for over two years. Three months ago I sent them drawings and calculations for their review. I get a call today at...
  4. DJsigma

    Transportation problems for the morning exam

    In an effort to maximize my study efficiency, I pose this question. What chapters in the CERM do I need to study in depth to be prepared for the morning breadth exam transportation problems? I have no experience in transportation and I don't feel I could adequately learn ALL the material in...
  5. DJsigma

    Five ways being a civil engineer is like being in 1st grade

    1. We spend half the day drawing. 2. We are fascinated with dirt. 3. Lunch is the best part of the day. 4. We always blame others. 5. If we screw up, we get sent to the principal's office. Can you think of any more?
  6. DJsigma

    Structural or Civil?

    I have failed the Structural 1 exam twice now. First time with a 63 and second time with a 65 (46/80). The second time around I studied hard and bought all of the references. Now I am faced with taking the new 2-day structural behemoth test in April. I am thinking of taking the Civil/Struc...
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