Problem 2: Assuming the total surface load on the deck below (Dead+Live) is 80 psf and the fixed equipment weighs 5000 lbs. The self-weight of all the beams is 50 plf. 1) Draw a FBD and find the support reactions for beams B1 – B7. 2) Find the forces going into the pads A1, A2, B1 and B2, and... 3) Check your result by checking the net pad forces against the total weight of the deck structure. (Note: The two beams B5 are attached to B2 at one end, and overhang (are sitting on top of) beam B1).

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Problem 2: Assuming the total surface load on the deck below (Dead+Live) is 80 psf and the fixed
equipment weighs 5000 lbs. The self-weight of all the beams is 50 plf.
1) Draw a FBD and find the support reactions for beams B1 – B7.
2) Find the forces going into the pads A1, A2, B1 and B2, and...
3) Check your result by checking the net pad forces against the total weight of the deck
structure.
(Note: The two beams B5 are attached to B2 at one end, and overhang (are sitting on top
of) beam B1).
Deck span
В
Fixed
Equipment
of 5000 lb
B1
B2
6 ft
B3
10 ft
16 ft
10 ft
10 ft
FRAMING PLAN
B4
B5
B5
B7
5 ft
12 ft
2.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2: Assuming the total surface load on the deck below (Dead+Live) is 80 psf and the fixed equipment weighs 5000 lbs. The self-weight of all the beams is 50 plf. 1) Draw a FBD and find the support reactions for beams B1 – B7. 2) Find the forces going into the pads A1, A2, B1 and B2, and... 3) Check your result by checking the net pad forces against the total weight of the deck structure. (Note: The two beams B5 are attached to B2 at one end, and overhang (are sitting on top of) beam B1). Deck span В Fixed Equipment of 5000 lb B1 B2 6 ft B3 10 ft 16 ft 10 ft 10 ft FRAMING PLAN B4 B5 B5 B7 5 ft 12 ft 2.
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