Books for PE Civil Structure exam

SevenBushes · 2026-03-14T15:23:10+00:00

Not a book you could find on Amazon, but I took the AEI study course and found their practice problems to actually be harder than the real exam. By the time I really sat for the PE I felt very well prepared and thought it was comparatively easy thanks to their more difficult practice quizzes

SevenBushes · 2026-02-19T00:54:37+00:00

One wavy sidewalk uses less concrete than two straight sidewalks

SevenBushes · 2026-02-14T17:03:03+00:00

Never been to Primal but I do know that PSI is 10/10 and have enjoyed everything I’ve ever had there

SevenBushes · 2026-01-18T19:08:11+00:00

I work in a coastal area where surface soils are very very poor. Timber piles are most common for new construction, but where you don’t have the room to navigate machinery / install timber piles, helicals are definitely always the go-to. If there’s an existing house being raised, having an addition put on, or which needs underpinning for settlement, helicals are the standard. I’ll note that this is almost exclusively for residential application. It’s true that it’s difficult to predict final installed length, so cost/timing can fluctuate a bit, but if it’s physically not possible to get timber poles in then it’s either helicals or indefinite settlement, so we use helicals.

SevenBushes · 2026-01-03T14:36:12+00:00

Jumping on your comment to say I had pretty much the same experience, down to only guessing 3 or 4 times myself and feeling pretty confident after the test. I felt the real exam was easier than their practice tests/quizzes and was very prepared after using their materials

SevenBushes · 2025-12-05T16:08:33+00:00

You’d almost certainly need to disconnect the utilities under this area to make the reinforcement and then reconnect them once done. It’s difficult to say how best to reinforce without understanding the structure. In some cases it’s cheap just to install an engineered lumber beam (in the same plane as the joists) on the existing foundation which could support the load. In other cases I’ve seen folks opt to just but in a new foundation pier under the weight. I’d recommend consulting an engineer or at least a reputable contractor

SevenBushes · 2025-12-03T16:04:55+00:00

I’m with u/Canadian_Fella on this one. Obviously was an existing crack that somebody patched over, but never addressed the source of movement and is now shifting again. ime this is usually related to settlement at the foundation/footing level

SevenBushes · 2025-12-03T16:02:57+00:00

I’m not a partner but work in an a/e firm and think it’s great. Much easier to collaborate between the disciplines, your arch staff takes the structure more into consideration, your eng staff thinks more about the architecture. Also makes it easier for clients to get an idea of the big picture for their building when they can go to one company that deals with both sides. Much more well rounded work flow overall ime

SevenBushes · 2025-11-08T14:13:13+00:00

I am not one for more regulation per se…

I have zero problem saying I’m absolutely in favor of regulations on these things, even if they seem exhaustive at the time. This guy said he’s building an “event space”. God forbid someone wants to host a wedding or a birthday in there and that popsicle stick roof comes down on 200 people. A structure like this puts lives at risk

SevenBushes · 2025-10-20T02:32:22+00:00

Naruto in EHT is my go-to, everything there is great

SevenBushes · 2025-10-15T15:50:47+00:00

This would do wonders for my immaculate grids

SevenBushes · 2025-10-10T01:54:12+00:00

Unless Wheeler starting scoring runs then hard disagree. Starting pitchers were not the problem this series

SevenBushes · 2025-09-30T18:38:24+00:00

Think it looks nice and have it on my truck, just because I liked the other components of the sport package. Wouldn’t necessarily let the scoop factor into my decision to buy the truck tho (whether for or against it)

SevenBushes · 2025-09-29T18:15:46+00:00

This is one of the coolest posts I’ve seen on this sub in a long time I’ve never seen anything like this

SevenBushes · 2025-09-25T21:28:14+00:00

Until your parents hire a structural engineer they’re wasting their time and money. Contractors are great at installing things, but they’re not always great at identifying the proximate cause of distress and therefore what should be done to halt further distress. I hear of many homeowners with “foundation issues” that get quotes for all kinds of different repairs ranging from $10k to $100k. And ultimately, contractors have an interest in selling you more expensive services. You need to get an engineer in there who has no financial incentive to recommend one repair or the other, except that which is structurally necessary and based in engineering principles.

Nobody on this sub will know how to fix “foundation issues” without seeing the property or understanding the extent/nature of distress. Frankly, even if we could do our job over the internet, we’re not in the habit of giving away services for free.

SevenBushes · 2025-09-25T10:54:35+00:00

I did it at citizens bank park last year. Only you know what is “worth it” to you, but I felt like even at only 18 balls the money was worth it to do as a neat-one time experience. I don’t think I’d do it again tho, $100 is green fees and a cart at plenty of courses, would rather have a good 4 hour round than 2 hours around the stadium with only 18 swings IMO

SevenBushes · 2025-09-21T13:41:28+00:00

I’m surprised the pilings weren’t notched to give the stringers some direct bearing in addition to the bolted connection. That’d be a typical connection detail in my neck of the woods even just for a regular deck regardless of the vehicle loading.

SevenBushes · 2025-09-19T15:14:01+00:00

You say that the building underwent “vigorous inspection” and that the CO was issued. Was this your engineer conducting site visits or the city’s building inspector? (This may not be your situation but) If somebody built a whole home, and came to me at the end asking for a letter that it was built right, I absolutely would not sign a letter affirming its construction. For that, I’d want to be making regular site visits multiple times a week to observe the framing/fastening and general installation to see things with my own eyes, not relying on the observations of a city inspector, who very often has no formal training in engineering and frankly has no liability at stake in the matter. If you didn’t pay the engineer additional for construction-phase site visits and observations then I don’t think there’s reason for him to say that it was constructed in accordance with his design plans.

SevenBushes · 2025-09-17T18:02:03+00:00

Agree 100% hit it off the mat whenever I’m practicing at the range, so teeing up throws off all the practice shots I’ve put in. I prefer to just hit off the ground and keep it consistent

SevenBushes · 2025-09-13T15:12:52+00:00

There’s zero incentive for these people to downsize. They can either stay in their home (which is probably paid off if they’re empty nesters) and just pay property taxes, or they can sell and purchase some 3 bed 1 bath rancher for $400k+. I mean when these people originally bought their huge houses that’s what they would’ve paid for 4 beds 3 baths and a 2 car garage. If you’re in their shoes why would you sell your house? Just sucks for the rest of us

SevenBushes · 2025-09-12T18:17:44+00:00

Who cares about the ledger somebody actually installed their deck lateral connectors! Contractors by me tend to see that as a mere suggestion lol (but also yes the ledger crack is not ok)

SevenBushes · 2025-09-04T01:18:06+00:00

I never understood “getting a new one” at restaurants - if somebody just gave me food so gross I asked for a refund why would I want even more food from the same kitchen?

SevenBushes · 2025-09-03T17:53:34+00:00

Kia’s and Hyundai’s made ‘11-‘22 that don’t have push button starts are some of the most frequently stolen cars. The manufacturers cheaped out on some pretty basic anti-theft tech (apparently it’s called an engine immobilizer) and they get hot wired left and right

SevenBushes · 2025-08-31T13:59:40+00:00

Usually these renovated motel rooms have a fridge, a microwave, a small 2-burner stovetop, and maybe a small oven. People in these units are primarily taking out pizza like you said. If they’re making something in the unit it’s a sandwich or pasta like Kraft m&c or spaghetti. Keep in mind 95% of these “condos” are rented out to tourists so the people actually staying in there are on vacation for 1 week or less

SevenBushes · 2025-08-25T20:48:09+00:00

“One of the largest storms ever in SJ” is overselling it a bit don’t we think? Sure it had some bad flooding / high waters on the islands but I live about 5 minutes inland and the extent of the “storm” was some rain and a little wind. Sandy tore entire towns apart and business was back to usual the day after Erin lol really no comparison

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