For a building that is less than 60 ft tall, can equation (6-17) of ASCE 7-05 be used or is it required to use equation (6-18)?
The first equation is for buildings of all heights whereas the second is for buildings < 60ft tall. The wording in the code is confusing as it states: "Low-Rise...
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Thank you for your response. I have both the SMS book and the NCEES practice test passed down from other co-workers who have passed the exam. (When it was an 8 hour test.) It seems like it may be better to focus more attention on NCEES.
Thank you all for your thoughtful input. I have taken a review course which really just helped me organize my studying. I guess I am just nervous about the quantity of material given that the new exam is essentially combining the Struc I and Struc II tests into one. I want to make sure to get...
I will be taking the new 16 hr structural engineering exam in April and have a couple of specific questions. Also, any general advice is welcomed.
(1) I have an older version of the AASHTO code and would rather not purchase the new version as it is very expensive. I have selected "buildings"...
