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I stand corrected, haha.  

I found this same discrepancy when I was studying back in early 2016.   Which edition of Shigley are you utilizing?  I used the 5th edition.   Cutting to the chase, you need the 'pi' factor.   It's an error in Shigley's.  Not sure if they corrected it in later editions. 

Just to give you some magnitude on the time it would take to run thru the first pass of problems in these books: MDM 6MS:  First pass took 35 hours (2nd pass was 21.5 hours, 3rd was 8.5 hours).   Note:  this was the first thing I did for exam prep. 2011 NCEES (general AM & MDM PM):  First...

The test may be different now that it is totally in depth but there were AM problems that were conversion problems that the Lindberg Unit Conversions book covered.  Which meant that the problem was nothing more than a multiplication factor from a table lookup in this book!   Could the problem be...

There were problems on my exam (April 1'6) that were almost identical (at least in process) to the ones in the MDM 6MS.   My advice is to follow Ramnares' instructions.  Meaning you'll need the MERM companion problems, NCEES practice exam(s), and the 6MS.   Don't forget the Unit Conversions...

Congrats!!!!!!

Very sorry to hear.   But straight up guess for 10 questions isn't too bad. How did you feel on the others?  I'm really curious to hear how different the exam was for the re-takers due to the new format.   

Best of luck to you all tomorrow

I knew it was to good to be true.  Just got an email from the local rep of EMJ wanting to meet in person and bring a copy of the book...

It is absolutely riddled with errors!   It's probably too late now but buy the solutions if you plan on doing these problems.   Without them, you won't even find the errors.    I only did the AM section when I prepped for the exam last year.   Like you, I did them just a few days prior to...

So did I.  Thank you very much!

The intro section in the MERM has a suggested reference list.   Also, take a look at this thread:

I thought the FE was much easier but there was a 16 year gap between taking the two exams...not to mention that I took the FE less than one year after finishing my BS degree.   I do remember that the PE was 100% essay in 2000 though.   Also, they let you take the FE and PE at the same time back...

No.   Like a traditional test in college...a problem with a blank page below it for you to solve.     Surprisingly I had my results for that exam quicker than I did for the PE taken last year!  

The afternoon portion of my EIT/FE exam was essay in April 2000.  

I can only speak for the MD exam but I felt the 6MS problems were representable to what was seen in the exam.   On my first past thru the book (which I did first per Ramnares' recommended study guide), I remember a specific problem taking upwards of two and a half hours to correctly solve.   I...

Ditto

I used the attached chart, although there probably are much better versions out there.   I highlighted the major lines each in different colors to make it easier to read.   I took with me to the exam a clear plastic triangle and a 6" stainless steel rule.   With a combination of these tools, I...

25'x44' isn't big enough for all three of those desires IMHO: garage/shop/gym. I have a 24'x40'.  Holds two project cars, a small Kubota tractor, work area, and some shelving/cabinets.   Its excellent for a garage and shop but there is no way I'd have the room for a gym.   I also have an...

Ouch!  I didn't realize the cost of these review courses.     I'm a fan of self paced studying.   The MERM and the associated PPI/NCEES materials are adequate to prepare you for the exam.  Supplement with a few textbooks such as Shigley's, Machinery's Handbook, etc. and devote yourself to...