Determine the nominal flexural strength, Mn, of a W8x31 for a simple span of 12 ft with continuous lateral support. Use Fy = 90 ksi and Cb = 1.0.

A W8x31 made of A572 Grade 60 steel is subjected to a maximum bending moment of 96 kip-ft about its x-axis. Determine the maximum magnitude of bending stress in the beam.

For a W-shape beam with a moment of inertia of 545 in.4 and a depth of 22 in., determine its yield moment, My. Assume the steel is A572 Grade 60.

The beam is braced at A, B, and C. Determine the lateral-torsional-buckling modification factor, Cb, for the unbraced length AB. Let w = 8 kip/ft, LAB = 14 ft, and LBC = 7 ft.

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 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 moment capacity, Mp, of a W10x112 beam made of A992 steel.

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-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 a depth of 18 in., determine its yield moment, My. Assume the steel is A913 Grade 65.