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I was wondering how the 30psf is calculated for wu . I know the 44psf is for the 3.5" slab.

Been trying to review moment distribution method: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moment_distribution_method For the life of me I can't figure out why there's a 3, a 4, and a 4 added to the numerator of the flexural stiffnes/distribution factors: The flexural stiffness of members AB, BC and CD...

I thought I'd try and publish some of my work to the web. This is a repair idea I had for a bridge which, in conclusion, does not work. I know the calcs just by themselves do not explain what I was trying to do but the whole Idea is the use of threaded rod and expoxy adhesive with steel brackets...

I'm looking at example 1.30 on pg 1-45 of SERM 6th Edition. Seems to me the critical section for flexural shear analysis is where the two critcal shear planes intersect. The cirical section is located from the center of the panel using l1 = 28' and then you find applied shear and shear capacity...

I have ACI 530-05/ASCE 5-05/TMS 402-05 and ACI 530.1-05/ASCE 6-05/TMS 602-05 (2005) on CD for sale for $75.00. email me at [email protected] if interested

I have to design a pile group that does not have sufficient overburden to obtain fixity. So it looks as if I'll have to rock socket three (3) feet into bedrock. I was going to use steel H-piles, however if a drilled shaft is required in order to rock socket I'm wondering if I should just drop a...

I'm sure this is old hat to some of you but just going to reiterate it here. I just got off the phone with a California licensing board evaluator and the new requirement for California Structural Engineer license is as follows: 16 hour NCEES lateral and vertical exam Once that exam is passed...

I feel like the the only dude taking the SE with focus on bridges. Am I all alone out here? LOL :>]

Has anyone else noticed this or is it just me? It says today is Oct. 4, and it's been that way for a few days now.

I have Civil Engineering PE Exam Guide by Indranil Goswami Ph.D. (2009, Hardcover): Breadth and Depth available. It was good for a reference with the PE Exam. Contact me at [email protected] if you're interested. I am asking $65 but will take a best offer.

ACI 530/530.1 - Building Code Requirements & Specifications for Masonry Structures, 2005 Is there any place anybody knows of I can get this reference on CD for around $40?

PE Civil: Transportation Sample Questions and Solutions (Paperback) by NCEES Visit My Website

Has anybody found CERM useful when studying for the SE? The structural section seems rather dense with information and I am personally thinking about keeping it for a while if I, in fact, do decide to take the SE.

1) Practice Problems for the Civil Engineering PE Exam: A Companion to the Civil Engineering Reference Manual by Michael R. Lindeburg (2008, Paperback): A Companion to the Civil Engineering Reference Manual Visit My Website 2) Civil Engineering PE Exam Guide by Indranil Goswami Ph.D. (2009...

The practice is exam is used. I bought it a couple of months before the April 2011 exam from the NCEES website. There are light erasure marks and no highlights. Asking $33. email me at [email protected]

Looks like the "School of PE" online SE review class may not be all its cracked up to be, albeit I did take the "School of PE" PE review class in Queens, NY and it was rather comprehensive.

They offer one via the web for $900 if you can take advantage of the discounts. I'm tempted to call and see if they can supply me info on their passing rates.

I just got an offer to buy the manual new for $175 (includes shipping). Does this sound like a good price?

North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members 2001 edition. Let me know if you have it for sale or where I can obtain a decently priced copy. Thank you.

Can you take the SEI & SEII all in one weekend or is the SEII 16 hours long?