SE Lateral am section

[Saluki21]

I was curious to see what study materials find useful for doing well on the am portion of the lateral SE exam?

 

[David Connor SE]

I can't recommend anything better than the SEAOC Seismic Design Manual, Vol. 1. Although Vols. 2-4 are also very good.

For wind get the ASCE 7 Guide to Wind Load Provisions.

For bridge problems I recommend the book that I wrote. Bridge Problems for the SE Exam: Lateral Loads.

PPI's 16 Hour SE Exam book as well. 

 

[NMStruc]

I can't recommend anything better than the SEAOC Seismic Design Manual, Vol. 1. Although Vols. 2-4 are also very good.

For wind get the ASCE 7 Guide to Wind Load Provisions.

For bridge problems I recommend the book that I wrote. Bridge Problems for the SE Exam: Lateral Loads.

PPI's 16 Hour SE Exam book as well. 

David-I ordered SEAOC 1-3 today. What are your thoughts on Volume 4? Are the examples shown in AISC 341 similar to what's in that volume? Just didn't want to purchase if it didn't provide much value. Thanks 

 

[TWJ PE]

@Saluki21: Are you an SIU Saluki?

 

[David Connor SE]

NMStruc,

See how you like volumes 2 & 3 to see how the examples are laid out. Volumes 2-4 are more like "entire building" examples vs. Vol. 1 which is more individual problems. If you like 2 & 3, then also get 4. The book's value for their price are worth it, even if you aren't studying for the SE. Just to have in the reference library. 

 

[NMStruc]

NMStruc,

See how you like volumes 2 & 3 to see how the examples are laid out. Volumes 2-4 are more like "entire building" examples vs. Vol. 1 which is more individual problems. If you like 2 & 3, then also get 4. The book's value for their price are worth it, even if you aren't studying for the SE. Just to have in the reference library. 

Great, thanks David. 

 

[Saluki21]

@Saluki21: Are you an SIU Saluki?

Yes I am a SIU Saluki! Go DAWGS!!!

 

[TWJ PE]

Go Dawgs!!!!