I'm using RAM SS to design some pile caps. We are able to use just a 2 pile orientation with overall dimensions of 4.5'x9'. The program seems to giving output for the reinforcement in the long direction that is using the loads and meets minimum requirements per ACI 318. However, in the short...
Due to various reasons I have to drop the bottom of a retaining wall (top of footing) well below grade so the end condition will have soil on both sides of the wall. The top of the wall is 36 feet above the top of the footing but the top of the footing will be 14' below finished grade. So I'm...
I'm set to take the SE exam in three weeks and am currently taking practice exams. I bought the NCEES Practice exam as well as the PPI practice exam. Are these two practice exams generally easier, harder, or about the same in difficulty than the real thing? I'm trying to figure out how good...
I happen to live in Georgia when for me to get a PE license I have to take and pass the 16-hour SE exam. I have just a few generic questions that I figured people on this board might be able to answer. I've looked through these boards many times for work, just never signed up to post before...
