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For a W-shape beam with a moment of inertia of 495 in.4 and a depth of 22 in., determine its yield moment, My. Assume the steel is A572 Grade 42.

Determine the value of plastic section modulus, Z, about the horizontal z axis for the section. Let bf = 13 in., d = 16 in., tw = 0.375 in., and tf = 0.750 in.

For a W-shape beam with a moment of inertia of 840 in.4 and a depth of 14 in., determine its yield moment, My. Assume the steel is A913 Grade 65.

A WT5x6 beam made from A992 steel would be classified as _______.

A W6x20 made of A36 steel is subjected to a maximum bending moment of 23 kip-ft about its x-axis. Determine the maximum magnitude of bending stress in the beam.

A WT6x36 beam made from A992 steel would be classified as _______.

A tee shape made from A572 Grade 60 steel is fabricated from two plates of steel. The flange plate is 0.500 in. × 10 in., and the stem plate is 0.500 in. × 9 in. Determine whether the shape is compact, noncompact or slender.

Determine the value of plastic section modulus, Z, about the horizontal z axis for the section. Let bf = 8 in., d = 18 in., tw = 0.375 in., and tf = 0.750 in.

An unsymmetrical flexural member consists of a 3” × 19” top flange, a 3” × 15” bottom flange, and a 1” × 47” web. Determine the distance from the top of the shape to the horizontal plastic neutral axis.

A tee shape made from A36 steel is fabricated from two plates of steel. The flange plate is 0.625 in. × 22 in., and the stem plate is 0.500 in. × 6 in. Determine whether the shape is compact, noncompact or slender.