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Highly doubt you will see I-joists, split rings, or shear plates. CLT may be a good candidate, but they will need to furnish Vr from the manufacturer. Very good pun by the way. LOL

You will not need the SDM for the Vertical exam.

ASCE 16 seismic has many changes. And AISC 16 has a few changes.

I have that 2011 sample exam, and I posted the errata. That problem was not part of the corrections.

Ah, I just realized @Gonzaga said they were planning to take it in October.  That is when NCEES will lost likely update the code references.  So my reasoning for taking the lateral FIRST is moot. If you start studying NOW for the fall exam, you have a great chance to pass both.  Studying for...

As for which exam to take first, you may want to consider taking the Lateral first.  The codes will mostly change for the Fall, and the code change will be less of a burden for  the Vertical Exam.

@fern26 I sent you a direct message.

Check LinkedIn Learning.  It is formerly Lynda.com, and there are many series to watch. 

@texan, I sent you a direct message.

@texan How did you want to handle the study group?  I am not sure what options are available.  Does anyone have any suggestions? Maybe Google Meet?? Maximum 100 participants, with a 60 minutes time limit. Maybe Zoom?? Maximum 100 participants, with a 40 minutes time limit.

I never did comment on the SEIS book (California Civil Seismic Building Design, 12th Edition) that mmarlow123 asked about.   This book does have a lot of great theory, and does NOT directly reference the CBC.  If you already have it, it is a great supplement.  If you are looking to purchase it...

 The references I mentioned are great for seismic theory and problems that are relevant to the exam. 

I enrolled in the AEI Lareral course.  Here is the syllabus that you can use as a guide.  https://www.aei-california.com/content/se-lateral-webinars-schedule

fern26, I sent you a PM.

This one is great, wish it was possible.  https://images.app.goo.gl/f2LEoXLEVV7BnTjz7