Unfortunately, I have taken the exam (SE II) several times and run into time issues, when time is running out I panic and then my exam goes to sh*%$. I am confused into what exactly do they (NCEES) want?
For example, a sample question states "design concrete beam for M+, M-, and V" so I...
I'm looking for a relatively straight forward and easy to understand book related to dynamic seismic analysis. Something centered around modal response spectrum and time-history analyses.
Suggestions?
In determining the out-of-plane seismic reaction to the diaphragm, do you consider the inertial wall force due to
A: the full height of the wall
B: the height tributary to the diaphragm.
For simplicity consider a single story structure.
I've seen it calculated both ways with the latter...
Is it worthwile to pickup up the ACI design handbook?
I'm specifically looking for something with P-M interaction design aids. I know how to develop the P-M curves, I just don't want to spend the time on the exam if I am not told to. I have a textbook, but it is very limited. Suggestions?
I'm lookng for a good wood design book to help on the SE II exam (something other than the NDS w/ examples).
Something with practical examples, like I would see in the framing of a house, any suggestions?
I am studying for the SE exam to be taken next month and took a refresher course in Masonry.
The instructor when checking fa < Fa, used fa = P/An, or the axial load over the gross area of the column. Also (on another subject) when transforming steel in compression uses Ats = As(n-1).
The SERM...
