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  1. benjaminb

    Small Firm. Type of Computer to buy for CAD

    Something like this maybe.. Dell Precision Tower
  2. benjaminb

    AASHTO 7th Ed., Interim question

    It would be asking a lot to require the interims because of how poorly they are implemented in AASHTO. There is nothing in the code itself to clue you into the fact that something has changed. For example, the methodology for calculation of development length of reinforcing bars in concrete is...
  3. benjaminb

    Structural Field/Pocket Book

    I've got one of these that comes in handy every now and then.. Structural Engineer's Pocket Book
  4. benjaminb

    Advice for someone Moving to Montana

    Don't eat the yellow snow
  5. benjaminb

    PE Exam Structural Depth Failure

    I had a similar experience, failed twice, structural depth both times.. it sucks to fail, especially after putting in so much work/studying. @Oregon_Matt and @thekzieg PE gave some good advice, but based on my experience, I believe there's something else to consider: every exam is very different...
  6. benjaminb

    Is there an error with development length in 7th Edition of AASHTO LRFD?

    I get different results, but not that much different. Are you limiting the reinforcement confinement factor (lambda.rc) to 1.0? 
  7. benjaminb

    Civil PE Sample Exam by Lindeburg Question 138

    I haven't actually read the sample exam question, but it sounds like you might be mixing failure modes.. "shear rupture" (AISC J.4) is a weld failure mode whereas "shear yielding" (AISC G.2) is a member failure mode. 
  8. benjaminb

    Guidance on Dealing with Codes for Civil-Structural Depth

    I always take the time to review the index or table of contents for each topic to make sure there isn't somewhere else in the code that has applicable information. I think this is important for the exam because they may ask you something that seems like a simple search through IBC, AISC, or...
  9. benjaminb

    Civil Morning References

    The CERM is way more thorough than just a "quick reference", I doubt you would have the time or interest to learn new subjects in a greater level of detail than is provided by the CERM.
  10. benjaminb

    Civil Structural Afternoon Reference

    My opinion is that you are better off knowing a few references really well than having a whole bunch of mostly redundant reference material that isn't as familiar.
  11. benjaminb

    NCEES Practice Exam Score

    I thought the practice exams were way harder than the actual exam, and not very similar in types of questions. I passed the PE exam and only scored around 50% on both AM and PM NCEES practice exams.
  12. benjaminb

    Wall Certificate

    Just got my Washington State certificate (October '13 exam). Washington is also an odd size - 10.5 x 13... diplomaframe.com has some pretty cool options for customization and embossing of the state seal into the mat. They also will customize the size of the opening in the mat to fit non-standard...
  13. benjaminb

    Hours put in to pass october 2013 exam

    October 2012 - 175 hours - fail April 2013 - 200 hours - fail October 2013 - 8 hours - PASS!!!
  14. benjaminb

    OFFICIAL RESULTS thread for Oct. 2013

    benjaminb PASSED PE - Civil Washington
  15. benjaminb

    2013 Oct exam civil/structural

    Most all of the responses here are people that passed the first time... it took me three tries to pass civil/structural and as a result I have a somewhat different perspective. Each exam is different and the area of civil structural is very broad. For afternoon questions, don't just study the...
  16. benjaminb

    How do you think you did, in terms of dollars

    yeah, I'd probably bet around $1000, I feel pretty good about it.
  17. benjaminb

    How did you do on April 2013 PE Civil Exam. (AM & PM)

    yup, same here.
  18. benjaminb

    Error in Question

    Cool, thanks Mike, I just submitted a comment to them through the ncees website.
  19. benjaminb

    Error in Question

    Ok, I'm going to be really careful here to not reveal any exam 'content', I just want to know if anybody else noticed this?? In the Structural Afternoon section of the Civil exam, I believe the last question had an error. The written portion of the problem statement contained information which...
  20. benjaminb

    Washington Results are out!

    I didn't feel too good coming out of the exam - maybe 50/50 chances of passing. So, I can't say I'm too surprised, but still very disappointed.
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