Verticals Exam - Incidental Lateral Loads

[EBAT75]

I believe wind loads are part of the scope of the verticals exam. If so, and due to high wind loads shear walls or diaphragms are required, am I to bring SDPWS to the exam let alone study that? Or, are incidental lateral loads excluding the need to use SDPWS?

 

[ChiefIlliniwek]

SDPWS is on NCEES's list of design standards for the vertical exam, meaning there could be content on the exam from it. However, I think wind loads are mostly on the lateral exam and you shouldn't have to worry about them too much. I would say bring it, but don't worry about reviewing it too much. 

 

[David Connor SE]

Yeah, you won't have wind loads on the vertical exam.  "Incidental" lateral loads include lateral earth pressures, surcharges, water/stream pressures, impacts, etc.

You probably won't need SDPWS on the vertical exam. But bring it just in case.