Determine the magnitude of the largest shear force (consider both positive and negative peaks). Use a = 23 ft, b = 8 ft, and w = 10 kips/ft. The reaction forces for this beam are Ay = 101.10 kips and By = 208.90 kips.
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Determine the limiting laterally unbraced length for the lim…
Determine the limiting laterally unbraced length for the limit state of yielding, Lp, for a W16x36 with a simple span of 12 ft if lateral bracing for the compression flanges is provided at the ends only. Use Fy = 60 ksi.
Determine the limiting laterally unbraced length for the lim…
Determine the limiting laterally unbraced length for the limit state of yielding, Lp, for a W16x36 with a simple span of 28 ft if lateral bracing for the compression flanges is provided at the ends only. Use Fy = 40 ksi.
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Use the Steel Construction Manual to determine the plastic m…
Use the Steel Construction Manual to determine the plastic moment capacity, Mp, of a W18x106 beam made of A992 steel.
Determine the maximum deflection for a W14x99 beam made of A…
Determine the maximum deflection for a W14x99 beam made of A913 Grade 70 steel. Let P = 3,600 lb and L = 23 ft. Ignore the weight of the beam.
Using LRFD, determine the design shear strength of a W14x109…
Using LRFD, determine the design shear strength of a W14x109 made from A992 steel.
Determine the magnitude of the largest shear force (consider…
Determine the magnitude of the largest shear force (consider both positive and negative peaks). Use a = 18 ft, b = 6 ft, and w = 10 kips/ft. The reaction forces for this beam are Ay = 80.00 kips and By = 160.00 kips.
Using ASD, determine the nominal flexural strength of a W16x…
Using ASD, determine the nominal flexural strength of a W16x45 beam made from A992 steel that has lateral support at 10-ft intervals. Assume Cb = 1.0.
Using ASD, determine the allowable shear strength of a W12x1…
Using ASD, determine the allowable shear strength of a W12x120 made from A992 steel.