AASHTO 4

[Lion06]

Sorry for the double post - I originally asked this is the wrong forum.

Does anyone know where I can find an example of seismic and wind loading for bridges per AASHTO?  I have the third Ed. of AASHTO (I know it's an edition behind for the exam, bit that is what it is at this point). I can't make heads or tails of it and I barely have time to finish tanning the codes I'm familiar with.

 

[Qshake]

StructuralEIT -

I took all the main material design books that I used for work. That way I was familiar with the content. I will caution you to take a good Foundation text like Das or Bowles but preference is for Das as it has many examples. There is ample opportunity to have questions on retaining walls and temporary walls such as sheet pile or even permanent sheet pile apps like bulkheads.

The SERM is good but be careful of following it exactly as the first edition had several (scratch that) hundreds of errors. All of them minor in nature such that the overall methods are ok but the detailed comps are not correct.

Again, good luck, I look forward to hearing from StructuralSE soon!

Regards,
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[jorton]

StructuralEIT,

I did the same as you. Both work and real life were crazy, so I spent only a few days thoroughly tabbing the codes. I only carried in the codes and the reference book. I mainly work with bridges, so i had some doubts going in. I managed to pull it off. I think the keys were to not think too much into the questions and to quickly find information in the code. Good luck.

 

[Lion06]

Thank you to everyone for the input. I did get the SERM on Friday and I spent about 6 hours or so reviewing it and doing problems over the weekend. I looked at everything except prestress and bridges, though I did glance through the bridge chapter. The reason for that was I wanted to gain some extra confidence in the areas I am strong in and I feel it was very beneficial. I definitely feel a lot more prepared and confident now with at least some kind of expectation on what to expect.

I'm going to spend the upcoming weekend reviewing prestress and bridges.

Thanks again to everyone for your input.

 

[steellion]

SEIT, the SERM has a free download for the Bridge chapter that is updated for the current code (2008) that the exam is based on. I don't think it's too different, but it's worth getting.

 

[Lion06]

Thanks! I'll download that before I dive into bridges this weekend.

 

[BENDOG]

Don't forget your steel manual like I did. Five minutes before the test I realized I did not have it. Broke out in a big sweat. Should have just gone to the airport and went home.

Passed it the second time.

 

[Lion06]

Thanks to all for all of the input and advice. I borrowed a sample question book from someone in my office who took the exam last year and um blowing through it. I think after I finish up this sample question book I'm done my review/study. I'm feeling very good about the exam.

Thanks again to everyone!