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Unfortunately I can't share an example, as the primary "cheat sheets" I have are either from the AEI course/ codes (copyright). However, if you are doing a online course, do they have a summary/quick reference of the most important information for each topic?


For Seismic Building AM-Lateral my "cheat sheets" were about 20 sheets of paper.

* Summary notes from AEI (if you don't have these, then create your own - a condensed version of your most important notes - i.e. determining structure period, site class, Response Spectrum, Base Shear, etc...)

* Quick reference tables of Determining S_DS/S_D1 using given S_S/S_1

* Copy of ASCE T12.2-1 (R factors etc for SFRS's) - very useful as I didn't have to open up the ASCE manual very often for that info

* Copy of ASCE T13.5-1/T13.6-1/T15.5-1/2

* Definition of Risk Categories

* Determination of Redundancy Factors

* ASCE + IBC Load Combinations


I had a single binder with a comb binder that I had "cheat sheets" for every subject, and a different color tab for each subject for quick reference. I then used that binder to answer most of the AM questions, was familiar with the location of the information from having it with me when solving practice problems, and found I had plenty of time in the exam.


I hope that helps.


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