Select the lightest possible W-section for the beam shown in Figure 1. Assume ?? = 50 ?, full compression flange lateral support, and exclude beam self-weight.

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Select the lightest possible W-section for the beam shown in Figure 1. Assume ?? =
50 ?, full compression flange lateral support, and exclude beam self-weight.

 

K
6 ft
PL = 6 k
6 ft
18 ft
PL = 6 k
*
6 ft
✈
Figure 1: Beam boundary condition and applied loads
P₁
2
WD
= 3 k
=
2.0 k/ft
Transcribed Image Text:K 6 ft PL = 6 k 6 ft 18 ft PL = 6 k * 6 ft ✈ Figure 1: Beam boundary condition and applied loads P₁ 2 WD = 3 k = 2.0 k/ft
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