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Hi there, Just wondering... do you guys know any state other than California that requires a state-specific exam(s) to obtain the PE Civil license? Thanks a lot. Mike

While doing a problem of a HSS 18x6x3/8 subjected to biaxial bending, where the distributed load in the y-axis is known, and therefore it is possible to solve for the max allowable Moment that can be applied in the x axis at midspan, I was shocked to see that the solution does not substract the...

Yeah, I am wondering if it is worth bringing the AASHTO

Oh, got it :thumbs:

Disagree. The specs do not indicate anything about percentages of timber or masonry. They just say design of horizontal, vertical members, connections, etc. regardless of the material. Also, I have read countless times in this forum people advising to take timber and masonry seriously in this...

Would you guys recommend the Structural Depth Ref Manual or just buying the Structural Engineering Ref Manual and be covered for sure for the depth portion? Thanks! I am afraid the topics in SERM might be too much for the exam....

Is there a significant difference between 13th and 14th editions??

Hi fellas, I'll be taking the CA civil pe exam (structural depth) in April15 and before I decide which books to buy or borrow from colleagues, I was wondering how important is to understand and get familiar with ASCE 7-10, Steel and seismic manuals, etc. for the exam preparation and for the...