Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1-1 Professional Licensure 2
1-2 The Exam: A Grader's Perspective 2
1-3 The Exam: A Writer's Perspective 4
1-4 Exam Format 4
1-5 Knowledge Areas Within the Morning Module for Vertical and Incidental Lateral Forces (Exam Module 1 of 4) 5
1-6 Understanding the Afternoon Module for Vertical and Incidental Lateral Forces (Exam Module 2 of 4) 6
1-7 Knowledge Areas within the Morning Module for Lateral Forces (Exam Module 3 of 4) 7
1-8 Understanding the Afternoon Module for Lateral Forces (Exam Module 4 of 4) 7
1-9 Preparing for the Exam 8
1-10 After the Exam 8
1-11 The Next Code Reference Cycle 10
Chapter 2 Design Codes and Loading 11
2-1 Understanding Intent and Purpose 11
2-2 Building Codes 12
2-3 Risk Categories 14
2-4 Building Systems 15
2-5 Bridge Codes 19
2-6 Bridge Systems 20
2-7 Design Methods 22
2-8 Loads for Buildings (IBC and ASCE 7) 23
2-9 Load Combinations for Buildings (IBC and ASCE 7) 24
2-10 Loads and Load Combinations for Bridges (AASHTO) 27
2-11 Recommended Readings 29
Chapter 3 Computer Modeling and Verification 31
3-1 Creating a Structural Model for Computation 32
3-2 Understanding Output 33
3-3 Approximate Methods for Verifying Results 34
3-4 Recommended Readings 36
Chapter 4 Construction Administration 37
4-1 Quality Control 37
4-2 Special Inspection and Structural Observation 39
4-3 Consideration of Alternatives 40
4-4 Detail Sketching 41
4-5 Recommended Readings 42
Chapter 5 Structural Analysis 43
5-1 Member Geometry 43
5-2 Statically Determinate Structures 44
5-3 Statically Indeterminate Structures 46
5-4 Analysis of Beams in Bending 53
5-5 Influence Diagrams 56
5-6 Approximate Frame Analysts Methods 59
5-7 Recommended Readings 60
Chapter 6 Reinforced Concrete Design 61
6-1 Nomenclature 61
6-2 General Requirements 62
6-3 Strength Design of Flexural Members 63
6-4 Serviceability Design of Flexural Members 68
6-5 Shear and Torsion 71
6-6 Special Considerations for Deep Beams 76
6-7 Column Design 77
6-8 Two-Way Slab Design 81
6-9 Development of Reinforcement 82
6-10 Anchorage to Concrete 83
6-11 Horizontal Diaphragms and Collectors 85
6-12 Concrete Moment-Resisting Frames 86
6-13 Concrete Shear Walls 89
6-14 Recommended Readings 91
Chapter 7 Prestressed Concrete Design 93
7-1 Nomenclature 93
7-2 General Principles and Requirements 94
7-3 Prestress Losses 95
7-4 Load Balancing and Tendon Profiles 97
7-5 Flexural Member Design for Prestress Transfer Forces 99
7-6 Flexural Member Design for Service-Level Forces 100
7-7 Strength Design of Flexural Members 101
7-8 Design for Shear and Torsion 103
7-9 Recommended Readings 105
Chapter 8 Masonry Design 107
8-1 Nomenclature 107
8-2 General Requirements 108
8-3 Design of Members for Flexure 111
8-4 Design of Members for Shear 119
8-5 Design of Members for Axial Loads 121
8-6 Introduction to Prestressed Masonry 123
8-7 Anchorage to Masonry 125
8-8 Seismic Design Requirements 127
8-9 Masonry Shear Walls 128
8-10 Recommended Readings 131
Chapter 9 Foundation and Retaining Wall Design 133
9-1 General Requirements 134
9-2 Soil Loading and Design Values 136
9-3 Isolated Shallow Pad Footings 141
9-4 Other Types of Shallow Foundations 143
9-5 Deep Foundations 146
9-6 Retaining Walls 146
9-7 Special Seismic Considerations 148
9-8 Recommended Readings 149
Chapter 10 Structural Steel Design 151
10-1 Nomenclature 151
10-2 General Requirements 152
10-3 Flexural Members 154
10-4 Tension Members 156
10-5 Compression Members 157
10-6 Design of Plate Girders 158
10-7 Baseplates 159
10-8 Connections 160
10-9 Composite Beams 161
10-10 Horizontal Diaphragms 163
10-11 Steel Moment-Resisting Frames 163
10-12 Steel Braced Frames 167
10-13 Other Steel Lateral Force-Resisting Systems 170
10-14 Recommended Readings 172
Chapter 11 Cold-Formed Steel Design 173
11-1 Nomenclature 173
11-2 General Requirements 173
11-3 Flexural Members 175
11-4 Tension and Compression Members 176
11-5 Connections 176
11-6 Horizontal Diaphragms 176
11-7 Shear Walls 178
11-8 Recommended Readings 179
Chapter 12 Timber Design 181
12-1 Nomenclature 181
12-2 Basic Properties of Wood 181
12-3 Adjustment of Design Values 182
12-4 Design for Flexure 189
12-5 Design for Shear 190
12-6 Design for Compression 191
12-7 Design for Tension 192
12-8 Design for Bearing 192
12-9 Combined Bending and Axial Loading 193
12-10 Serviceability 193
12-11 Connections 194
12-12 Horizontal Diaphragms, Chords, and Collectors 196
12-13 Shear Walls 196
12-14 Recommended Readings 197
Chapter 13 Seismic Analysis and Design 199
13-1 General Requirements 199
13-2 Period 200
13-3 Site-Specific Criteria 201
13-4 Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure 204
13-5 Horizontal Diaphragms 206
13-6 Building Systems-Horizontal Combinations 208
13-7 Building Systems-Vertical Combinations 208
13-8 Horizontal Distribution of Seismic Forces-Rigid and Semirigid Diaphragms 209
13-9 Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces 210
13-10 Horizontal Irregularities 210
13-11 Vertical Irregularities 212
13-12 Story Drift and P-Delta Effects 213
13-13 Structural Walls and Their Anchorage 214
13-14 Nonstructural Components 215
13-15 Nonbuilding Structures 216
13-16 Recommended Readings 217
Chapter 14 Wind Analysis and Design 219
14-1 General Requirements 219
14-2 Building Characteristics 220
14-3 General Wind Load Parameters 222
14-4 All Heights-The Directional Procedure 223
14-5 Low-Rise Structures-The Envelope Procedure 225
14-6 Other Structures 226
14-7 Components and Cladding 227
14-8 Recommended Readings 228
Chapter 15 Bridge Design 229
15-1 Nomenclature 229
15-2 The Design Process 230
15-3 Loading 231
15-4 Serviceability 234
15-5 Concrete Superstructures 236
15-6 Steel Superstructures 242
15-7 Timber Superstructures 243
15-8 Foundations and Substructures 244
15-9 Designing for Lateral Forces 245
15-10 Recommended Readings 250
Appendix A Vertical and Incidental Lateral Forces (Gravity/Other) Multiple-Choice Problems 251
Introduction 251
Appendix B Vertical and Incidental Lateral Forces (Gravity/Other)-Building Essay Problems 273
Introduction 273
Appendix C Vertical and Incidental Lateral (Gravity/Other) Forces- Bridge Essay Problems 281
Introduction 281
Appendix D Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake) Multiple-Choice Problems 285
Introduction 285
Appendix E Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake)-Building Essay Problems 309
Introduction 309
Appendix F Lateral Forces (Wind/Earthquake)-Bridge Essay Problems 321
Introduction 321
Appendix G Part 1: Solutions-Vertical Forces, Multiple-Choice Problems 325
Part 2 Solutions-Vertical Forces, Building Essay Problems 340
Part 3 Solutions-Vertical Forces, Bridge Essay Problems 346
Appendix H Part 1: Solutions-Lateral Forces, Multiple-Choice Problems 351
Part 2 Solutions-Lateral Forces, Building Essay Problems 367
Part 3 Solutions-Lateral Forces, Bridge Essay Problems 374
Index 379
