Determine the nominal flexural strength, Mn, of a W16x36 for a simple span of 12 ft with continuous lateral support. Use Fy = 80 ksi and Cb = 1.0.
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A W6x20 made of A572 Grade 42 steel is subjected to a maximu…
A W6x20 made of A572 Grade 42 steel is subjected to a maximum bending moment of 27 kip-ft about its x-axis. Determine the maximum magnitude of bending stress in the beam.
Use the Steel Construction Manual to determine the plastic m…
Use the Steel Construction Manual to determine the plastic moment capacity, Mp, of a W10x60 beam made of A36 steel.
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Determine the value of plastic section modulus, Z, about the…
Determine the value of plastic section modulus, Z, about the horizontal z axis for the section. Let bf = 15 in., d = 24 in., tw = 0.375 in., and tf = 0.625 in.
The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-tor…
The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-torsional-buckling modification factor, Cb, for the unbraced length AB. Let P = 105 kip, L1 = 13 ft, and L2 = 6 ft.
A W16x36 made of A913 Grade 70 steel is subjected to a maxim…
A W16x36 made of A913 Grade 70 steel is subjected to a maximum bending moment of 180 kip-ft about its x-axis. Determine the maximum magnitude of bending stress in the beam.
The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-tor…
The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-torsional-buckling modification factor, Cb, for the unbraced length AB. Let P = 120 kip, L1 = 14 ft, and L2 = 8 ft.
An unsymmetrical flexural member consists of a 3” × 18” top…
An unsymmetrical flexural member consists of a 3” × 18” top flange, a 3” × 13” bottom flange, and a 1” × 55” web. Determine the distance from the top of the shape to the horizontal plastic neutral axis.
The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-tor…
The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-torsional-buckling modification factor, Cb, for the unbraced length AB. Let P = 80 kip, L1 = 13 ft, and L2 = 6 ft.