Recent content by SpallSoHard

I've been thinking of taking the SE. I'm on the east coast where seismic is not as big of a concern and I don't see really any SE's floating around here. With the rising trend of virtual employment I'm thinking it might be a good way to learn some new things and perhaps spread my wings. With...

Concern of mine as well.  I'm hoping the problem at least references a section of the code so you aren't searching too much.  Or that the majority of the problems can be solved by understanding the fundamentals.

The version I have has the answers in the back.  It doesn't show the calculations but you can check the final answer at least.

Will do.  Thanks guys.

Thanks, I'll take that under advisement. :) Hibbeler certainly isn't bad but just a little brief in some areas.  I'll have to dig it out and compare to the SE topics.

Anyone have any recommendations for a good structural analysis reference that would cover matrix method, virtual work, influence lines, indeterminate structures, etc.  I have an old Hibbeler book from college (maybe 10 years old now) and was thinking about upgrading to something a little more...

That's a good call.  I've sent emails to licensing boards in Illinois and Washington to double check the process.

Wow, SE only in Illinios, huh?  I wonder how that went over... Did they grandfather the existing PE's in and require all new engineers to obtain the SE? I will check out Connecticut first as it is near me and go from there.

Thanks, that was helpful.  I need to visit some of these states to see what their procedure is.  I was afraid of the scenario where I passed the exam but it wouldn't technically count because I was not approved first.  Can you imagine...   :blink:

Bit of a follow-up...if there is only a select number of states where it can be acquired do you know which one has the easiest process?  I'm just trying to figure out if I take and pass the exam in my own state (which doesn't provide SE licenses) where to go from there.

A bit of a strange question...but can you only obtain an SE from states that require it?  Or can be a licensed SE in any state?

That does seem like a good price comparatively if the content/results are the same of course.   I mean it's too much for me personally.  I'm not getting any help with covering the cost of the exam (refunded when I pass) or materials and we're a single income family with 5 kids.  I would love to...

The PPI course looks good but very cost prohibitive for myself.

Thanks!  My first mission is to get my hands on them.  We have some random stuff around the office but not the editions I need.  :/ 

Thanks for the tips.  I feel pretty good with AASHTO (besides the seismic stuff) but I really need to get my bearings on the building stuff..was really hoping it wasn't on there but I guess that's asking too much haha.