In: Civil Engineering
Consider a W30x99 beam (Fy = 60 ksi) that is simply supported,
30 ft. long, and subjected to a point load
at the midspan. The point service load consists of 60% live load
and 40% dead load. Lateral supports exist
at the ends only. Design code to comply with: 2016 AISC LRFD.
(a) Determine the maximum point service load P for strong-axis
bending assuming Cb = 1.0.
(b) Redetermine the maximum point service load P for strong-axis
bending considering proper Cb value.