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Unfortunately, I have taken the exam (SE II) several times and run into time issues, when time is running out I panic and then my exam goes to sh*%$. I am confused into what exactly do they (NCEES) want? For example, a sample question states "design concrete beam for M+, M-, and V" so I...

Take both.

I'm looking for a relatively straight forward and easy to understand book related to dynamic seismic analysis. Something centered around modal response spectrum and time-history analyses. Suggestions?

In determining the out-of-plane seismic reaction to the diaphragm, do you consider the inertial wall force due to A: the full height of the wall B: the height tributary to the diaphragm. For simplicity consider a single story structure. I've seen it calculated both ways with the latter...

Is it worthwile to pickup up the ACI design handbook? I'm specifically looking for something with P-M interaction design aids. I know how to develop the P-M curves, I just don't want to spend the time on the exam if I am not told to. I have a textbook, but it is very limited. Suggestions?

Lets say you have a flat roof building with a parapet. Is the mean roof height, h, to the eave of the building, center of parapet, or top of parapet?

Thanks for the advice, I have searched for all of them and purchased "Design of Wood Structures" by Breyer. I am retaking the exam and this looks like exactly what I need. I also have downloaded the free publications off the AWC website so I should be all set.

Yeah, your assumption is correct. I just browsed that book and looks pretty good. Thanks!

I'm lookng for a good wood design book to help on the SE II exam (something other than the NDS w/ examples). Something with practical examples, like I would see in the framing of a house, any suggestions?

Depending what state you are taking it in, you may not be allowed to bring in looseleaf. The only bounded material allowed in IL is the AASHTO book. The AISC Seismic Manual has a lot of valuable examples in it, not just related to seismic design. Chances are you will see all building...

In calculating deflection of a beam, is the adjusted Elasticity of the member, E', used?

I meant fa = P / At

Thanks, what about the axial stress calculation? fa = P / An or fa = F/ At

I am studying for the SE exam to be taken next month and took a refresher course in Masonry. The instructor when checking fa < Fa, used fa = P/An, or the axial load over the gross area of the column. Also (on another subject) when transforming steel in compression uses Ats = As(n-1). The SERM...

Thanks, that's what I thought.