STRUCTURAL DESIGN 2

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1. A simply supported beam with a span of 8 meters is subjected to a uniform vertical downward load equal to 40kN/m
which includes the beam weight. The beam is restrained against lateral buckling of the top and bottom flanges for the
entire span. The material is A36 steel with 𝐹𝑦 =248 MPa and E=200 GPa. The allowable deflection is 1/360 of the span.
Three compact sections are being considered as follows, determine the following
a. Minimum section modulus in mm3 such that the maximum flexural stress will not be exceeded.
b. Minimum moment of inertia in mm4 such that the maximum deflection will not be exceeded.
c. Assuming that shear stress is not critical, which of the sections being considered is the most economical section
adequate for the given load.
Section Moment of Inertia Beam Depth
W24x55 0.000558 m4 0.598 m
4
W21x62 0.000554 m 0.533 m
W21x68 0.000616 m4 0.537 m

Note: The last two digits e.g. 55, 62 & 68 corresponds to the weight of the member, choose the section which is safe and
at the same time economical.
2. A cantilever beam with a span of 5 meters is subjected to a uniform vertical downward load equal to 50kN/m which
includes the beam weight. The beam is restrained against lateral buckling of the top and bottom flanges for the entire
span. The material is A36 steel with 𝐹𝑦 =248 MPa and E=200 GPa. The allowable deflection is 1/360 of the span. Three
compact sections are being considered as follows, determine the following
a. Minimum section modulus in mm3 such that the maximum flexural stress will not be exceeded.
b. Minimum moment of inertia in mm4 such that the maximum deflection will not be exceeded.
c. Assuming that shear stress is not critical, which of the sections being considered is the most economical section
adequate for the given load.
Section Moment of Inertia Beam Depth
W24x55 0.000558 m4 0.598 m
W21x62 0.000554 m4 0.533 m
W21x68 0.000616 m4 0.537 m