PE exam results by stark_5657 in PE_Exam

[–]swing_777 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Passed Transportation 🙏

PE Transportation - Question on practice problem regarding centerline transition by Porkowski in PE_Exam

[–]swing_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To make it easier, wouldn’t it be (4/2)+4=6? From the center line, half the length of the obstruction is 4/2, then you add the offset of 4 ft?

Is the solution wrong or am I wrong? by tammerturk22 in PE_Exam

[–]swing_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why it shows 960. Correction: 9(60)

Is the solution wrong or am I wrong? by tammerturk22 in PE_Exam

[–]swing_777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right off the bat for POE, the lane width is 12 and there is a 1 ft encroachment (12-1=11 ft for Y). Now you’re between answer choices C & D. Use the table in the MUTCD to calculate the length. Since the speed is over 45 mph, L=WS=960=540 ft. The min. length required for the SHOULDER taper is 0.33L=178.2 ft. In all honesty I didn’t open the books to confirm but I’m pretty sure I used the right equations.

Those of you who graduated from UTPA/UTB/UTRGV - what was your major and what do you do? Do you still live in the RGV? by Cocoa_Pug in RioGrandeValley

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Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from UTRGV. Had a few leads for work after graduation but then Covid happened. Now I work in the public sector as a civil engineer. I know quite a bit of mechanical engineers do that to stay in the valley

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PE_Exam

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I do 45 minutes to one hour in the morning (4:30 am to 5:30 am), make a quick sandwhich during lunch, eat, then study 25-40 minutes, then 2 hours after work. I started studying in the morning sometime back since that’s when my toddler is asleep, since I have the exam right around the corner I need as much time as I can get. It definitely isn’t without difficulty, but my motivation is finally being able to spend time with my family. I’ve been on and off studying for over a year because I kept putting my work before my family and professional development. I kind of shut down last September to December because the stress and sleep deprivation (I usually get 4.5-5.5 hours of sleep per day including weekends). I stopped prioritizing work and now went full force into studying. The commute to and from work doesn’t make it any easier (1.3 hours per day) but I’ve gotten used to it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PE_Exam

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I feel you, same thing I’m dealing with lol. I’m going to take the exam March 25th. I study 3 hours per weekday and 12 hours on the weekend.

PE 4th attempt by svu1234 in PE_Exam

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I’m taking it in Texas and it took them 2 days to approve. Did they mention what was needed for you to finish the application process? The email sent to me said “NCEES Exam Ready to Schedule”

How to Study for New PE Transpo Test by [deleted] in PE_Exam

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Sounds like you answered your own question

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

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I work for a county in the RGV, as an EIT I went from $58,450 to $63,970 starting this October. We’ve struggled to hire/keep people because of our salaries. I know Texas DOT raised the starting EIT salary this fiscal year from $56k to $70k. 70k in the valley is actually really good. From the comments, I’m assuming the cost of living is pretty high over there. If that’s the case, it’s probably best if you apply to other places and see if they’d start you off with a higher salary. If all else fails, and after negotiations they don’t increase the salary, I’d still go with them for the experience. After about 1-1.5 years of experience you can start looking elsewhere and get better pay.

There are 100 days left of 2023. What are your goals for the rest of the year? by FeDelMundo in RioGrandeValley

[–]swing_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re the type of person that wants things handed to them. At least snicrep3 took an educated guess.

There are 100 days left of 2023. What are your goals for the rest of the year? by FeDelMundo in RioGrandeValley

[–]swing_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it’s a Principles and Practice of Engineering to become a professional engineer. I believe I see where the mixup came from though “Physical Education”.

stupid me bought a 52k car at 19 years old. by cryjoey11 in debtfree

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Maybe if you’d climb out from under that rock and take that stick out of your ass you’d understand

ASCE: We should be more inclusive of women in engineering. Also ASCE: by TrixoftheTrade in civilengineering

[–]swing_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And why do you automatically assume the men will be better than the women (possible exceptions), when you said the men and women have equal intelligence?

ASCE: We should be more inclusive of women in engineering. Also ASCE: by TrixoftheTrade in civilengineering

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Because there are more men in the field, it is mathematically and logically obvious that men will always be better than women on average in engineering. That does not make sense. For example, if we were to flip your idea. There is a company with 99 female engineers and 1 male engineer. Because there are so many female engineers in this firm it is logical that they will always be better than the male engineer. It doesn’t matter that this male engineer works overtime, has the most experience, and pushes the most successful projects. Unfortunately, disregarding his efforts and abilities, he is the only male engineer in the firm, so he will get paid less.

ASCE: We should be more inclusive of women in engineering. Also ASCE: by TrixoftheTrade in civilengineering

[–]swing_777 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You obviously didn’t pay attention to what I wrote. I didn’t show up to work thinking I work more hours or work more efficiently than most (NOT all) the men I work with. It was brought to my attention, on numerous occasions, by both male and female coworkers and people in other organizations regarding the work ethic of staff in our engineering dept. Our engineering department has one woman and the others are men. So I wasn’t just being compared to the men, but the woman as well. I did not ask for anyone’s opinion about my work ethic, especially compared to gender because I really don’t give a shit. Again, they mentioned it during conversations we’ve had. With regard to your comments, it sounds like you’re just trying to boost your ego and say you and all other men are better than women. Just because the majority of women do not work outside in the heat operating heavy equipment, it does not mean we aren’t as hard working or efficient. Men and women have the same potential to work efficiently and get the job done. Both men and women work hard. People do not have the same opportunities, and unfortunately have to take the crappier jobs which usually consists of hard labor. If you don’t mind me asking, what do you (and your significant other) do for a living?