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Paint should only be used for interim markings, never for permenant. Cost doesn't even play a role in it, paint just doesn't last. Epoxy is used for long-term markings. Years ago you also used to see a specification for polyester pavement markings for long lines only (special pavement markings...

I am familiar with those steel codes. Great analogy - answers my question succinctly. Thanks!

In my experience, extra certifications are beneficial to Principals of companies who are trying to bolster their profile as they bid competitively for work. Often they are the ones sealing the Plans, overseeing the whole project and appear in the Bid package to prospective clients. If you are...

As someone who has used all the references you posted for my job and for exam prep (the 2004 & 2011 Green Books and the 2000 & 2010 Highway Capacity Manuals) - there is almost no difference between editions in terms core concepts, constants and information from tables. From my experience...

Is there anyone who is familiar with the ACI 318 and ACI SP-17? The SP-17 seems much more design oriented in terms of the mechanics of concrete whereas the 318 appears on the surface to be more of a Codes & Standards reference instead of a design manual. That being said, if you look at the...

Sorry for the delay - quite a few of you had sent private messages - check your inboxes for the sample exams. Good luck.

I am also in New York, and I had to request an EIT certificate after passing the FE Exam, they didn't mail me one automatically (this was 2010). Although in New York they call it an Intern Engineer (IE) to keep up with the architects who are shockingly referred to as Intern Architects (IA)...

There are three types of media for studying out there: 1) Those that teach material, (e.g. Kaplan Civil PE Review, School of PE Classes) 2) Compendiums of information, (e.g. CERM, Afternoon References, Gosswami All-In-One) 3) Example Problems & Solutions, (e.g. PPI Exam Cafe, NCEES...

I thought this certification was something worth pursuing a little while back but came to the conclusion it wasn't worth the time or money. I did get 30 sample questions. If anyone would like them, shoot me an e-mail and I will send them over to you. [email protected]

I feel your pain. All I do at my job is hold hands. Thankfully I do enough side work to get qualified to sit for the exam. OPSED was a real ball breaker since a good deal of my experience is in project management. While many employers may like that on resumes, all the State Board wants to hear...

Congrats FullxCollapse. I am a mechanical myself and considered that exam but I have been working for the last 9 years in Transpiration so it just seemed logical if I was gonna spend time studying I mind as well study something I could actually use. When I looked at how few references people...

Scores for NY are in on NCEES website. Passed - Civil Transportation

Hey Mike, the guidance seems to indicate the opposite - curves that are too long tend to mislead the driver leading them to overcorrect on a curve. Instead the recommended curve length seeks to give the driver a length that is proportional to the radius. I think overcorrection in icy conditions...

Hello, Again, I am working these somewhat sktechy PPi Exam Cafe problems and I need input. I am working a problem about Spiral Curve transition, Horizontal Curves. Given: the Radius (1200ft.) and Design Speed (60MPH) , perpendicualr tangents( i.e. I = 90 degrees), two lane highway: 10 foot...

I appreciate the responses. Amongst other materials, I am using a massive printout of the PPi Exam Cafe Problems circa 2005. There are a substantial number of errors, omissions, unexplained assumptions in many problems. Since I don't have access to the errata without paying the fee I am using...

So I am here working through problems on a very fun Friday night (can you say commitment?!). I have a question regarding several example problems I am working through regarding Crest Curves. Normally you are given the Stoping Sight Distance or Passing Sight Distance, the approach and leave...

I am pretty proud of that score considering: 1) I got married this summer so I didn't study, signed up on the last day for the hell of it 2) I'm a Mechanical Engineer but took the PE - Civil / Transpo Exam since I work in a State DOT 3) Seems like this was one of the more difficult exams...

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At least they answered you. I work in the State and they didn't even dignify me with a response! The bums! Oh wait...I wouldn't answer me either. :violin:

Well they aren't "doing" anything with them. There is some stupid rule or law someplace that makes it mandatory for them to mull it over for a specific length of time. It's like fishing...if you buy Bait it has to be from a NYS Licensed Bait supplier and there is a time limit on the Bait...