Problem 5: Determine the lightest satisfactory W shape to carry a uniform dead load of 2.2 k/ft plus the beam self-weigh
Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 9:21 pm
Problem 5: Determine the lightest satisfactory W shape to carry a uniform dead load of 2.2 k/ft plus the beam self-weight and a uniform live load of 3.0 k/ft on a simple span of 25 ft. Assume bracing is provided at the ends only. Use A992 steel (Fy = 50 ksi) and Co = 1.14