Hiner Review Book vs C.V. Chelapati Seismic Workbook

[diner20]

Hello everybody,

I am having a difficulty looking for the book by Hiner. I know that this book is a great help in passing the Seismic Test. But unfortunately i can't seem to find any old books from Hiner. Somebody told me that the

Review book by C.V. Chelapati is pretty much next to the Hiner. Need advise...Thanks.

 

[Desert Engineer]

Hiner's book is the only book (with exception of codes) you need to pass. Anything else is a waste of money. I passed on the second attempt, after buying Hiner's book (first attempt, i did not study). go to http://www.seismicreview.com/

 

[squishles10]

You need Hiner, 2007 CBC, and ASCE 7-05. As stated above, that is where you get Hiner- and the old versions are no good as the code changed.

 

[Adrock]

Is it better to have the 2007 CBC or the 2006 IBC? I'm doing the construction depth and plan on only practicing in California.

 

[squishles10]

either- i hear theyre identical. the CA PE website also states that either are acceptable. as for which is better for work- the chapters you need are the same but there are differences so if you have to buy one get the cbc. otherwise get whatever is cheaper.

 

[petertrojan]

Do you need Design of Wood Structures ASD/LRFD for the seismic exam??? Thanks

 

[sab35263]

Do you need Design of Wood Structures ASD/LRFD for the seismic exam??? Thanks

Hello,

On the board's web site, it says y=that Breyer's book is a reference. I personally took a timber class last spring as a grad student and found the Breyer book to be very efficient way to study for the seismic exam. the chapter 2 in the book is nothing but seismic design. I think even Hiner took some of Breyer's examples straight from the book. I know a professor that teaches the review session straight from Breyer's seismic notes. It's a good book for seismic design if you can get a hold of. I bought mine from Amazon for $58.000 brand new . Can’t beat that.

Good luck guys on the upcoming test.

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