Which Chapters CBC 2007 Do I need?

[dcllee]

I plan to just print out the chapters of the CBC 2007 that I need.

Thanks.

 

[dastuff]

When i went in I tabbed chapters 3,5,6,7,10,16,17, and 23 in the IBC (which is similar i believe)...

But at that point you may just want to print the entire thing out

 

[EnvEngineer]

For the april exam you needed one table which is in most of the references, unless something drastic changes the test is based on IBC and ASC

 

[dastuff]

For the april exam you needed one table which is in most of the references, unless something drastic changes the test is based on IBC and ASC

CBC ~ IBC for all PE intents and purposes.

 

[EnvEngineer]

The way they do the seismic calculation is different, factors are different, formulas are different.

 

[dastuff]

The way they do the seismic calculation is different, factors are different, formulas are different.

Please explain. I think both of them will mainly have you going to the ASCE 7-05 for all your calcs.

I took the PE last October w/ the IBC and didn't run into any issues on the seismic portion. But i'd be interested to know what equations/factors/and calculation methods you're referring to (it'll be good to note in my IBC).

Thanks

 

[EnvEngineer]

I tried to do the April exam with the CBC and went flat, the problems looked like plug and chug but I had nowhere to plug. The terms and factors given were for a complete different set of equations than the CBC. There was not one of the calculation problems that I could work. I dont have my CBC here but maybe Ill scan and post one of the seismic design equations so we can compare, I plan to retake the seismic in April.

 

[dastuff]

Once again, keep in mind that the CBC/IBC will have some factors (along with nailing schedules, and a few other shear frames/diaphragm effects) that may be brought up in the CA PE (Seismic). But the main blunt of all the work (seismic design, wind design, etc.) is taken from the ASCE 7-05. Without studying this book it's better to just walk in, hand them a check, and leave.

Even using Hiner's study guide to study from you'll still need the ASCE for very specific questions.

 

[civilist]

Once again, keep in mind that the CBC/IBC will have some factors (along with nailing schedules, and a few other shear frames/diaphragm effects) that may be brought up in the CA PE (Seismic). But the main blunt of all the work (seismic design, wind design, etc.) is taken from the ASCE 7-05. Without studying this book it's better to just walk in, hand them a check, and leave.
Even using Hiner's study guide to study from you'll still need the ASCE for very specific questions.

I agree. Without ASCE 7-05 cannot do the exam as it is referenced a lot by CBC/IBC.

 

[EnvEngineer]

I can wish I had the smarts to walk in and hand them a check and leave.. I did not have ASCE-07 and did not realize how important it was. But I stayed and beat my head against the desk and tryed to answere those questions.. bla I did have cbc ugg..

 

[dastuff]

I can wish I had the smarts to walk in and hand them a check and leave.. I did not have ASCE-07 and did not realize how important it was. But I stayed and beat my head against the desk and tryed to answere those questions.. bla I did have cbc ugg..

Sorry sir,

Using Hiner's study guide and flipping through the ASCE 7-05 simultaneously was how i studied for the test. I do think the test is unduly difficult for non-structural engineers. Best of luck come January though.

 

[EnvEngineer]

Thanks for you insight, that is helpfull as I try to get motivated to study, first need to shell out $$ for references/