April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
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I was curious as to why the pass rates for the Structural I test was so low?
It is even lower then the Structure II pass rates.
http://www.ncees.org/exams/pass_rates/#pe_pass_rate
First Time Repeat Takers
Structure I 45% 8%
Structure II 49% 51%
Do you think it is because of the IBC code transition?
It is even lower then the Structure II pass rates.
http://www.ncees.org/exams/pass_rates/#pe_pass_rate
First Time Repeat Takers
Structure I 45% 8%
Structure II 49% 51%
Do you think it is because of the IBC code transition?






RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
Another consideration is that the S1 is so general and encompasses so many topics whereas the second day is a bit more concise.
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RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
Do you think a long hand test of calculations and written theories with less questions would be more appropriate?
Just curious, what is your area of expertise?
RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
i peronally think essay questions would be much more beneficial then the current multiple guess version. Some of the questions have answers that are essentially the same #.(for example diaphram loads of ( 770, 775, 780, lb per ft) the current test does not require you to show a train of thought and design logic it only tests if you can extract the exact capacity they have for a given situation. it does not allow you to show any engineering judgement.
RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
RE: April 2004 Stuct. I PE Takers
Recall when the exam was all building (up until about 1989) and bridge engineers had to suffer through the building problems - not so fun anymore is it.
I think the exam is finally where it should be with respect to fairness. With the exception of teh first day, which is general in nature and more favorable to building types, you get the option of building or bridges. As I can remember there is only one bridge problem on the first day. And who builds bridges with timber or masonry anymore?
What about special structures - you could complain about that too.
The best thing is not to complain at all, but take it, pass it and move on.
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