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(Solved): A simply supported beam is to support a uniformly distributed load of \( 10 \mathrm{kips} / \mathrm ...
A simply supported beam is to support a uniformly distributed load of \( 10 \mathrm{kips} / \mathrm{ft} \). Select the lightest W shape. The span length is \( 32 \mathrm{ft} \). Deflection is not to exceed span/240. Neglect beam weight.
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Given Uniformly distributed load on the beam w = 10k/ft = 0.833k/in Length L = 32 ft = 384 in So, maximum moment at the midspan M = w×L28=10×3228=1,28