Structural Engineering Exam

[engpes]

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.

 

[dcarr82775]

Andrewstructure,

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.

 

[ToadJones]

Andy-
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.

 

[jberg]

I would recommend the Six Minute Solutions books in addition to Toad's list. The Six Minute books seemed to have the same type of questions you would see on the exam.

JWB

 

[frv]

ToadJones-

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.

 

[rowingengineer]

Questions about the exams are really in need of an FAQ.

An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field