A simply supported beam with dimensions of b = 18 in., h = 2…
A simply supported beam with dimensions of b = 18 in., h = 26 in., d = 23.5 in., and L = 24 ft supports a uniform service (unfactored) dead load of 1.8875 kips/ft including its own self weight plus a uniform service (unfactored) live load of 1.1 kips/ft. The beam is reinforced with five No. 6 Grade 60 bars. The concrete strength is 2,800 psi (normal weight). The beam has Grade 60 No. 3 stirrups. Using the effective moment of inertia, determine the immediate mid-span deflection of the beam due to the combined service loads (dead plus live).The effective moment of inertia Ie = 8,321.8 in.4.