Recent content by OHBridgeGuy

If it helps, for bridges at least you can assume a setting temperature.  IE if you are using steel in the midwest from the temp figures of AASHTO section 3 you probably have a range of -10 deg to 115 deg (depending on location), then you assume a setting temp, say around 60 degrees.  Therefore...

Don't forget shear - that can often control slabs and footings.  I usually start with minimums (by span, ACI, AASHTO) then check shear, then moment - both for ultimate strength and minimum moment, then rebar spacing (crack control), then any other provisions.  This order usually reduces any...

I disagree with this - putting PhD after your name implies that you have done and passed the requisite graduate work.  If you did some post-graduate but did not receive a PhD, then put it after your name, you would be misleading and could be fired or have other action against you for using it. ...

Hi FL_Structural I was in the same situation being in Ohio.  I felt like I needed at least a roster designation to put it behind my name, rather than as a separate title, i.e.: XXXX, PE, SE versus XXXX, PE Structural Engineer My concern was that I felt the SE after the name implied state...

Actually for anything masonry NCMA has a lot of great resources: http://ncma-br.org/e-tek-nbs.asp Scroll down on that page to 14-18, and each one has a bunch of pdf guides on different topics.

Try these: http://www.ncma-br.org/pdfs/5/TEK 17-04B.pdf...

Same as what everyone else said above, do your last practice test and problems this weekend and the first few days of the week then give yourself time to unwind and decompress before the exam - you want to walk in with a clear head. I also agree with TehMightyEngineer, take notes in case you...

I agree with damascus generally.  The only issue is that the second option is irregular and angle of attack would have more impact, but yes it would have more torsional capacity due to J.  From a design perspective, you would likely have the same L condition as in 2, but with walls on each of...

When dealing with seismic design one of the things to note is that stiffness is one of the key components determining the distribution of forces.  One of the things that I have found is you can get yourself into a loop by increasing the size of a column which then attracts more load and...

Update, received MLSE status from NCEES today, 7/7; it was ordered 6/21 so about a 2.5 week turnaround on that.

Update - Just received my SE license (provisional on next board meeting) today!  Originally sent 6/14, received 7/5 so Nebraska was a 3 week turnaround.  Will update with MLSE timeline when I get it back.

It is not about what state you took it in, but about the way the law is written for the experience requirement.  Some state laws require that 4 years must be obtained before taking the test.  So even if you have more experience beyond 4 years you still would never meet the requirement.  You can...

I don't know of anyone who has had to retake, but I do know one who had to go do an in person interview with the a board.  Some states still put up warnings, for instance Louisiana:  http://www.lapels.com/Appindiv.html "If you ever apply for professional engineer licensure in another...

I sent my NCEES to them last week with the rules and regs test, will let you know when I hear back.  I sent in for NCEES MLSE review at the same time so will let you know on that too.  They said it usually takes about 2 weeks.

Probably a 7/10 or 8/10, I think they could provide more homework problems and particularly afternoon examples but it is a tough test to prepare for as there is so much material that can be tested.  Any way you go, there is no substitute for working problems on your own.  I also recommend...