SE Reciprocity Question 4

[Galambos]

Just found out that i passed the NCEES SE I&II exam in Ohio. While I am real excited about it, I realize that i still have a few questions about the process. I was too busy worrying about passing this past year to think about these items.
The ultimate goal is to get the Illinois SE and possibly a few west coast states.
1. Has anyone had experience with obtaining the Illinois SE using reciprocity (not CA,WA,NV,ID,OR, etc)?
2. Also, will Ohio actually allow me to call myself an SE? This seems like a very strange question, I know, but I cant find any documentation on the SE license in Ohio other than the fact that the exam is offered.
3. Are there any east coast/midwest states looking to adopt the SE requirement?
4. Will an Ohio SE open any doors for me?

Ted

 

[Galambos]

im not sure if you are serious or not..but let's be clear that i am not the famous theodore galambos of minnesota. does anyone really think that dr galambos would actually post messages on the web?

 

[JStephen]

He very well could- but he probably wouldn't be asking questions about the SE tests and licensing. I don't know the guy, but if he was writing important stuff 20 years ago, he's probably retirement age now.

 

[akastud]

Parisha,

I also passed this last SEI and SEII. I found the 3 books that Kaplan AEC sells as structural exam preparation for a really reasonable price, all by Alan Williams were excellent, and there is a chapter in one of the books that will help with the bridge questions.

akastud

 

[RARWOOD]

Ted Galambos is not Dr. Ted Galambos, otherwise he would have clearly stated that you needed the LRFD edition of Don Breyer's book.

I am on a continuing education planning committee at the University of Minnesota with Dr Galambos. The committe plans a yearly Structural Engineering Seminar Series.

It is my understanding that he has retired from the university. However he still seems to be some what active. This last spring Dr. Galambos presented a seminar for the 2006 SESS. As usual he was among the most popular speakers.

AS a graduate of Iowa, I never had the privilege of taking a class from him. However every one I know indicated he was a very good instructor.

And no I am not famous. My only claim to fame is that some editions of Don Breyer's "Design of Wood Structures" book reference a paper I co-authored with another individual.

 

[JAE]

RARSWC - the only thing I have to say about your post is............................................................................GO CYCLONES!............................

 

[ahunt]

Hi Ted!
Hey, I just wanted to check in and see if you had luck with reciprocity in Illinois. I'm just starting the process.

Thanks!

 

[Galambos]

ahunt,

its currently being processed right now, so i will be able to let you know in 4-6 weeks.

RARSWC,
dr galambos would recommend the ASD version of Breyer's book, since LRFD wood design is not permitted on the exam. talk about name dropping, sheesh.

 

[cave]

Ted,

Thank you for your valuable suggestions and recommendations.

Question: SE-1: Was it similar to the PE-structural depth exam.

Question: SE-2: Did you have a design checklist for the essay type questions in the exam. Also, did you use moment distribution in any of the exam problems.

Compared to the SE-1, how tough did you find the SE-2 exam with regard to preparation/solving problems/level of difficulty.

Thank you for your input once again.
Good luck with the IL paper work.

Parisha

 

[sundale]

Parisha,

One signs a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement upon sitting for these tests. People in this forum should not really answer very specific questions (moment distribution?) regarding actual exam content. Look at the NCEES study guides as to what they imply one should know.

Study hard, be able to get to references fast, and be able to think quickly on your feet. Both of these tests are "academic" in nature and emphasize speed, which is not the case in the real world. You do not get "partial credit" on a column design that will actually be built.

I took (and passed) the SE1 and SE2 ten years apart, but I would seriously consider taking these together, if your Board offers the opportunity and your brain can take two 8 hour days like that.

I too found that the Alan Williams books were excellent "nuts and bolts" study guides.

 

[Galambos]

Parisha,

sundale is right. i cant answer your moment distribution question. as far as the SEI, it is much more difficult than the Civil PE structural exam. i finished the PE with 1.5 hrs left in each session, while i finished the SEI with less than 10 minutes left in each session.

i would defnitely recommend a seismic checklist for IBC 2003 and ASCE 7-02 combined for the SE II. i would hope that you wouldnt need a checklist for the different materials, if you are taking the SE II exam. people say that it is a 'luck of the draw' exam.

since they are two different types of tests, it's not easy to say which one was harder. although, since the SEII exam is in essay format, it was a little nerve-racking (sp?) to think that someone will be grading your actual calculations and presentation rather than just little, filled-in circles.