A tee shape made from A913 Grade 70 steel is fabricated from two plates of steel. The flange plate is 0.625 in. × 18 in., and the stem plate is 0.625 in. × 7 in. Determine whether the shape is compact, noncompact or slender.
Determine the value of the section modulus, S, about the hor…
Determine the value of the section modulus, S, about the horizontal z axis for the section. Let bf = 8 in., d = 20 in., tw = 0.500 in., and tf = 0.875 in.
Use the Steel Construction Manual to determine the plastic m…
Use the Steel Construction Manual to determine the plastic moment capacity, Mp, of a W10x112 beam made of A992 steel.
A W10x88 beam made from A572 Grade 42 steel would be classif…
A W10x88 beam made from A572 Grade 42 steel would be classified as _______.
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 w = 7 kip/ft, LAB = 13 ft, and LBC = 6 ft.
For a W-shape beam with a moment of inertia of 600 in.4 and…
For a W-shape beam with a moment of inertia of 600 in.4 and a depth of 18 in., determine its yield moment, My. Assume the steel is A913 Grade 65.
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 = 12 in., d = 18 in., tw = 0.250 in., and tf = 0.750 in.
A W24x68 made of A572 Grade 65 steel is subjected to a maxim…
A W24x68 made of A572 Grade 65 steel is subjected to a maximum bending moment of 530 kip-ft about its x-axis. Determine the maximum magnitude of bending stress in the beam.
Determine the nominal flexural strength, Mn, of a W24x68 for…
Determine the nominal flexural strength, Mn, of a W24x68 for a simple span of 14 ft with continuous lateral support. Use Fy = 75 ksi and Cb = 1.0.
Determine the value of the section modulus, S, about the hor…
Determine the value of the section modulus, S, about the horizontal z axis for the section. Let bf = 11 in., d = 22 in., tw = 0.250 in., and tf = 0.625 in.