Select the lightest W section for the two-span con- tinuous beam of the accompanying figure. Use Fy=60 ksi. The concentrated loads are 12 kips dead load and 60 kips live load. Lateral support is provided at the vertical supports and under the concentrated load. Specify alternative lateral sup- port if necessary in order to use maximum plastic strength in the design. 72 k Service load 8.0 20'-0" 10'-0"

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Select the lightest W section for the two-span con-
tinuous beam of the accompanying figure. Use
Fy=60 ksi. The concentrated loads are 12 kips
dead load and 60 kips live load. Lateral support is
provided at the vertical supports and under the
concentrated load. Specify alternative lateral sup-
port if necessary in order to use maximum plastic
strength in the design.
72 k
Service load
8.0
20'-0"
10'-0"
Transcribed Image Text:Select the lightest W section for the two-span con- tinuous beam of the accompanying figure. Use Fy=60 ksi. The concentrated loads are 12 kips dead load and 60 kips live load. Lateral support is provided at the vertical supports and under the concentrated load. Specify alternative lateral sup- port if necessary in order to use maximum plastic strength in the design. 72 k Service load 8.0 20'-0" 10'-0"
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