The beam shown will be constructed from a standard steel W-shape using an allowable bending stress of 40.5 ksi. Assume P = 22 kips, L1 = 6.9 ft, and L2 = 20.7 ft. (a) Determine the minimum section modulus required for this beam. (b) From the table below, select the lightest W shape that can be used for this beam. (c) What is the total weight of the steel beam itself (i.e., not including the loads that are carried by the beam)?

The beam shown will be constructed from a standard steel W-shape using an allowable bending stress of 40.5 ksi. Assume P = 22 kips, L1 = 6.9 ft, and L2 = 20.7 ft. (a) Determine the minimum section modulus required for this beam. (b) From the table below, select the lightest W shape that can be used for this beam. (c) What is the total weight of the steel beam itself (i.e., not including the loads that are carried by the beam)?

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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