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A simple floor girder with a span 20 ft has a tributary width of 20 ft. The nominal loads that act on the floor system are shown below. Using the ASCE 7 Strength Design load combinations determine the factored design load in the beam (plf). Show all load combination calculations and identify the controlling load combination and resulting design values for positive and negative moment (±Mu) and shear (Vu).
Nominal Loads
Live Load |
40 psf |
Floor Vertical Earthquake Load |
±8 psf |
Floor Dead Load Maximum |
35 psf |
Floor Dead Load Minimum |
28 psf |