CERM, Keep or Sell
CERM, Keep or Sell
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I recently passed the PE and I am now wondering whether to keep my CERM for a reference text. I like it because it is broad, but maybe it would be better to simply acquire various texts with more depth per subject than the cerm. I am a bridge engineer, but also do miscellaneous designs for bridge repair work, such as stiff legs, cofferdams, retaining walls and etc. Thanks for the input.






RE: CERM, Keep or Sell
I don’t have any idea what CERM stands for. Keeping “CERM for a reference text” is probably a good idea. But then, I’m an old guy and grew up using books to learn things, and I’m a lover of good tech books, good engineering ref. books. What did you pay for it, was it helpful in the intended endeavor, did you get most of your moneys worth once already? What would you get for it if you sold it used, and there is probably a new Ed. already, to boot? If it’s clear and simple and straight to the point, without a lot of theory, so be it, it will still jog your memory and help you approach some of your problems, and you know your way around in it. What will it be worth if it helps you solve an important problem now, or makes you think enough to look more deeply for the needed detail. I’d keep it. There have been damn few engineering texts and ref. books that I’ve sold, used, over the years, and I’d bet I’ve used them all at one time or another, some much more than others, of course.
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I kept my CERM though, and still use it from time to time.
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I've done that and gotten lots more. That's the beauty of PDFs; you can store millions of books and documents in 12 cubic inches. And, add the beauty that every year or so, the capacity doubles, which means you can double your collection. It's awesome... The only other things you'd need are some good search engines and a full version of Acrobat or similar so that you can OCR the books for which you don't have electronic versions.
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RE: CERM, Keep or Sell
Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH)
American Concrete Industries
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