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The Structural Specialist

Presented by

MIRIAM L. TAMAYO, M.S.C.E.

5 Specialty Divisions of PICE

� Construction Management and Engineering� Transportation Engineering� Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering� Geotechnical Engineering� Structural Engineering

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SPECIALIST TITLE

� is conferred to PICE LIFE members who applied and were evaluated as QUALIFIED by the members of the responsible Specialty Division.

� Type I – PRC Accredited Specialty Engineers

� Type II – Others, Screening and evaluation is based on experience and professional practice.

FAQs

1. If I am not a specialist, can I still practice structural engineering, e.g. sign and seal structural plans?

YES, but per the Manual of Standard Practice of Civil Engineers, only those with Specialist accreditation can affix the title “Structural Engineer” to their names.

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FAQs

2. What are the benefits of being a Specialist?

- In DPWH’s screening and evaluation, additional credits are given for specialists.- Abroad and even locally, Specialist accreditation can be used for negotiations in position and pay.- Specialist title is “peer recognition” and can serve as proof that you have the experience and knowhow .

SPECIALIST TITLE

� BEFORE 2008, evaluation was based on documents submitted, which attested to one's experience in the field of specialization.

� NO EXAM requirement.

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SPECIALIST TITLE � AFTER DECEMBER 2007, no more applications were accepted from Philippine-based Engineers, for each Division's evaluation.

� Locally-based members interested in becoming Specialists need to apply and then will be evaluated if qualified to take the exam.

� Those pre-qualified will be scheduled for examination.

SPECIALIST TITLE � For PICE Life members based OVERSEAS, applications for Specialist Evaluation based on documents only (NO EXAM) were accepted up to December 31, 2008.

� AFTER 2008, all interested will have to apply for prequalification for examination.

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For Structural Specialist Title

� If you are a PRC-Accredited Structural Engineer, just fill up form, pay processing fee.

� Otherwise, submit prequalification requirements and if evaluated as qualified, take the exam.

PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS

� Must be a PICE LIFE MEMBER at least 30 yrs old� Must submit documentary requirements

� Personal Data Profile� Work Experience and Service Record certified by Head

of Office/ Manager/ Dean � For academe, certification from the Dean regarding

teaching load and subjects� List of projects undertaken� Notarized Self-certification stating that he/she has no

pending administrative/criminal case filed against him/her.

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PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TSCredentials: � Must have at least five (5) RATED years of continuous active practice in area of specialization; � OR at least five (5) RATED years of teaching experience in area of specialization; � OR a master's degree in the area of specialization plus three (3) RATED years of professional practice in area of specialization.� OR a doctorate degree in the area of specialization plus one (1) RATED year of professional practice in area of specialization.

PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TSPLUS POINTS

� Research outputs and/or research work/paper presented in major conventions/published in enginering journals.

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SPECIALTY EXAMINATION

The type of examination is determined by the Specialty Division concerned.

The Passing Grade is 70%.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

The test shall consist of 2 parts:

(a) Panel Interview(b) Written Exam

Depending on applicant's experience, the breakdown of the 2 parts varies.

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Relevant Experience, E Interview Written Exam(years)

E > 30 100%

20 < E < 30 80% 20%

15 < E < 20 70% 30%

10 < E < 15 60% 40%


Written Exam:

General Special CommunicationsProblem

E > 20 - - (100%)

15 < E < 20 - (60%) (40%)

10 < E < 15 (30%) (40%) (30%)

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Written Exam:

1. General: Multiple Choice2. Special Problem: (Choose 1)

Buildings Towers Bridges Special Structures

3. Communications

Letter/Report Writing given specific problem situations.

WHO WILL RATE THE APPLICANT?

EXCEPT for the STRUCTURAL Engineering Division which will have a BOARD of Examiners in-charge of examinations, all other applications/examinees shall be evaluated by the members of the concerned Specialty Division.

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

1ST SPECIALTY EXAM :

2009 PICE MID-YEAR CONVENTIONBACOLOD CITY

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS TO PICE NATIONAL OFFICE: 5 PM JUNE 4, 2009

To-date, there are 115 PICE Accredited Structural SpecialistsEFREN SISONROBERTO BERNARDOERNESTO S. DE CASTROROMEO A ESTANERORAFAEL ERFEANTONIO A. MANSUETOBENITO M. PACHECOEMILIO DANIEL G. TIBLE IIIALBERTO C. CANETECESAR C. PABALANJOSE A. SYREGNIER A. REBALDOALFREDO B. JUINIO, JR.MIRIAM L. TAMAYOCHRISTOPHER PAULO T. TAMAYORICO P. GOMEZRONALDO S. ISONADAM C. ABINALESMOISES J. ORDONA, JR.ROLANDO E. CRUZEMILIO M. MORALESERLINDA F. SAN JUANSALVADOR R. ALDECOAJOSEPH RAMIL I. MANALOJORGE P. GENOTAERNESTO F. CRUZNOEL P. GENOTAEDUARDO P. BUELVAVICENTE D. TONGSYROLANDO D. RABOTTONALDO B. NILOJEREMIAS A. FRONDAALEX T. CABRERANORBERTO A. BONGALONTAFRANCISO B. LIMETAELISEO I. EVANGELISTAANTHONY VLADIMIR C. PIMENTELALBERTO C. CAPARROS

ALBERTO C. CAPARROSTHELMA C. MAURICIOEDGARDO B. MANUZONJOSE F. MABANTASEVANDO C. AROMINPAUL N. JAVIERIXOPERIO R. BONZONFERDINAND E. BIENROMEO R. DULDULAOANTONIO A. ABOLADEXTER F. RAMAGOZAELMER P. FRANCISCOBUENAVENTURA F. OROCEOELMER T. ALBOAMELIA B. FAJARDOROMEO B. BAYLOSISAUDIE P. PILORINGERARDO S. GARALDERODELIO A. TIBURCIOALEXANDER V. GENOTANEILSON S. PARINASBLAS N. ESPINOSAALLAN E. BOTUYANJESSEN R. MONSALUDDANILO A. DOMINGOMARIO D. TARUCROMEO S. CAPARROSANTONIO P. DEBELOSJOSELITO C. BELDAWILFREDO S. LOPEZADEMAR C. PAMAGIL V. PEREZSURTALICITO C. LIQUIDOELMER B. BALISACANALBERT SJ. VILLANUEVAMELINDA A NERECINAGILBERT B. MAGBUTAYBENJAMIN F. REYES

MARIO A. CASTILLANOELISEO C. SOBREPENADOMINDARO F. SORIANOALEXANDER L. TYRICARDO J. CUETO JRVIRGILIO B. COLUMNAWILSON L. CHINGBERNARDO A. LEJANONEMESIO C. ALVIORBERNARDO A. RONQUILLOALDEN N. DE GUZMANFERNANDO J. GERMARMARCELINO A. DAGASDASRAMON CECILIO R. LEPITENJULITO M. VILLASVINCI NICHOLAS R. VILLASENORASISCLO S. VILLAFUERTEANNA MAY S. TAYODIOSDADO B. DIMALANTROQUE D. DIGNOSCESAR C. JAVAREZFREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISONRUEL B. RAMIREZJONATHAN R. DUNGCAULPIANO P. IGNACIOMA. ELENA T. DEL ROSARIODEMOSTHENES T. REDOBLEMENDIBEL N. SANOSAERWIN J. PONCEELISEO A. YBUTMANUEL A. ARGUELLESARIEL P. SANTOSARHUR G. IBAÑEZJES B. TIROLJAMES P. PACISLEO B. CAMPOSMANUEL S. ACLANJUAN B. MONTENEGRO, JR.LUIS I. MALLONGA

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OTHER TRADES

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING

1. PROBLEM SOLVING QUESTIONS

Five (5) sets of questions, each set is worth 20%.

2. INTERVIEW

An interview may be required at the discretion of the Chairman and members of the Specialty Division.

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WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING

1. The Members of the Specialty Division will interview the applicant to identify the specific area of specialization.

2. Type of examination may be multiple choice in the area of specialization. Questions will cover the following sub-sectors:

Water Supply and Sanitation, Irrigation, Hydropower, Coastal Engineering, Groundwater, River Engineering and Flood Control, Rural and Urban Drainage, Hydrology, Water Resources Management


2. (Continued)

The questions shall have:

(a) a general set of questions on basic and elementary principles

(b) specific questions which the examinees would have to choose from, depending on their individual and specific practice.

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3. Interview is at the discretion of the concerned Chairman and members of the Specialty Division.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

The test shall consist of 2 parts:

(a) Panel Interview(b) Written Exam

Depending on applicant's experience, the breakdown of the 2 parts varies.

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Relevant Experience, E Interview Written Exam(years)

E > 40 100%

20 < E < 40 80% 20%

15 < E < 20 70% 30%

10 < E < 15 60% 40%


Written Exam:

General Special CommunicationsProblem

E > 20 - - (100%)

15 < E < 20 - (60%) (40%)

10 < E < 15 (30%) (40%) (30%)

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Written Exam:

1. General: Multiple Choice2. Special Problem: (Choose 1)

Special StructuresFoundations (Shallow, Deep) Materials/Soil MechanicsSpecial FoundationTechniquesSlope Stability and Slope RemediationsGeosynthetic ApplicationsSoil Explorations and Geophysical Methods


Written Exam:

3. Communications

Letter/Report writing given specific problem situations

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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

1. Written Exam: set of questions or technical paper, at the discretion of the TED.

Set of questions: Part 1: General Topics on basic principles Part 2: Topics on Area of Specialization

- Transportation Planning- Highway Engineering- Railroad Engineering- Ports and Harbors- Airport Engineering

2. Interview, at the discretion of the TED.

PICE SPECIALTY DIVISIONS

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INTER-SPECIALTY DIVISION

Chairman: Efren H. Sison

Members: Emilio M. MoralesEustaquio T. CoronelPrimitivo C. Cal, PhDErnesto S. De Castro, PhDDanilo C. Terante, PhD

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING

Chairman: Eustaquio T. Coronel Jr.

Members: Samuel C. CustodioRuben A. SyMariano E. Raner, IIIJosephine Limeta

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Chairman: Ernesto S. De Castro, PhD

Members: Benito M. Pacheco, PhDRonaldo S. IsonMiriam Lusica-Tamayo, M.S.C.E.Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP)


Chairman: Danilo C. Terrante, PhD

Members: Noel M. OrtigasBernardo S. MercadoRommel M. Figueroa

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Chairman: Emilio M. Morales, M.S.C.E.

Members: Benjamin R. Buensuceso, Jr., PhDMarissa R. Camaclang

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Chairman: Primitivo C. Cal, PhD

Members: Ferdinand R. BernalRicardo G. Sigua, PhDRene S. SantiagoAlexis M. Fillone, PhD

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Thank you for your attention!

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