Structural Engineering Exam
Structural Engineering Exam
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I am considering taking the 1st structural engineering exam in Louisiana. I am a registered PE and found the Lindeberg Reference Manauls to be very helpful in taking my PE exam.
Does anyone have any suggestions on any reference manual / help guide for taking the Structural Exam 1?
I have already aquired the NCEES study guide, but was looking for a reference manual similar to Lindeberg that may help.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Does anyone have any suggestions on any reference manual / help guide for taking the Structural Exam 1?
I have already aquired the NCEES study guide, but was looking for a reference manual similar to Lindeberg that may help.
Thanks in advance for your response.






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As for studying, definitely get the SERM and check out ppi2pass.com and engineerboards.com. Eng-tips.com is a great resource for practicing engineers, but you'll tend to get some resistance asking PE study related questions.
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You can be a PE and an SE.
Some states require an SE.
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If an S.E. license is your goal, wait till Spring '11 and take the new 16-hour structural exam.
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BUT, there are also state-specific requirements in order to get the SE license. And if you fail one or the other, there is no opportunity for re-test. The two days of the 16-hr exam are graded separately, so if you pass one, then you only need to worry about the other one next time.
It's all very nebulous right now, which is why I recommend to wait. I'm taking Structural I in October to earn my PE, knowing that if I want to go back and get an SE that I'll have to take the whole 16-hr test again.
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It varies from state to state. From what I know the answer is "Yes" in California. You need to check with the board as the requirements keep changing year after year.
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what if you fail SEI in your attempt to gain a PE?
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Secondly, if somehow it did, I'll probably take the Civil PE with Structural emphasis in April because I don't think my state is even planning to offer the 16-hr structural exam.
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It is easy.
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Yes, I definitely had to go back over all the Civil stuff when studying as I too had never done anything but structural design at work.
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What reference books does anyone recommend for that exam? (I have seen the list on the NCEES website, but there are so many reference books on the PPI2PASS website that I can't buy them all).
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IF you are taking the SE1 or SE2 all you need are the codes NCEES lists(remember to have an AASHTO for SE1) and some text books on various topics you think you might need to reference on (steel, masonry, mechanics, etc). I fit everything I needed in a bag you could carry on a plane.
I wouldn't spend the money on all the reference books if you already have some textbooks.
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I'd recommend the CERM FOR SURE.
I spent a lot of time using that book; basically I spent the entire morning session using it.
For the afternoon you will need the recommended codes. I did not use the SDM nor did I have AASHTO but I did have some AASHTO notes.
You will need for sure:
ASCE 7
ACI 318
AISC
NDS
IBC
I also referenced a mechanics book a few times if I remember right. Also, I think there were only one or two wood problems. I do remember being thrown off by how many masonry problems there were.
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I know you can be both. However, there aren't very many states that differentiate between the two. And I may be mistaken, but I believe Louisiana is one that does NOT differentiate.
Additionally, the states that do differentiate usually (I believe there may be an exception to this- Illinois?) require not only the SE1 and SE2, but a state-specific SE3. What I was getting at is that unless you commit to all of these, it's kind of a waste of time, especially considering the new format change.
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