Principles of Steel Design Problem Refer to discussions.

Derive all the Cb

shown in the lecture. Prove all the values of Cb
Midterm Plate 1 Flexural Strength of Steel
with corresponding supports and loadings
Beams
conditions.
Problem Derive all the Cb (moment gradient
Problem A 200 mm reinforced concrete slab is
factor) values in our lecture in steel design.
to be supported with steel W section placed at
Solve it with complete diagram and detailed
3.0 m on centers. The beams have span pf 6 m.
solutions.
It is assumed that the compression flange of the
Problem A flexural member is fabricated from beam will be fully supported generally by the
two flanges ½ “ x 16” and a web plate ¼” x 20 “. concrete slab. Assume a compact section.
The yield stress of the steel is 50 ksi.

a. Compute the plastic section modulus Z and

plastic moment Mp with respect to the major
principal axis.

b. Compute the section modulus S and yield

moment My with respect to the major principal
axis.

Problem A T-section having a cross section

shown has a span of 3.6 m.
Properties of W 300 x 40 kg/m

d = 312.67 mm

bf = 102.36 mm

tf = 10.80 mm

tw = 6.60 mm

Sx = 416 x 106 mm3

Zx = 480 x 103 mm3

Fy = 345 MPa

Wt. of concrete = 24 kN/m3

a. Determine the nominal flexural strength of the

Fy = 250 MPa beam. (kN-m)

a. Compute the yield moment capacity of the
beam.
b. Compute the plastic moment capacity of the
beam.
c. Compute the shape factor. (S.F. = Z/S)
b. Determine the safe uniform live load in kPa
that the beam can support considering the
weight of the beam due to its flexural strength.
Problem A W 18 x 50 beam has a simple span of
15 m. The beam is laterally supported at both
ends and at the midspan.
 of 150 mm thick reinforced concrete slab.
Assume that the floor slab provides continuous
lateral support. Partition load (movable, live) =
0.96 kPa, Suspended ceiling and mechanical
equipment = 0.48 kPa. Service live load = 3.12
kPa and unit weight of concrete = 24 kN/m3.

Properties of W 16 X 26

Wt. = 39 kg/m

A = 4955 mm2

Properties of W 18 x 50 d = 398.53 mm

Fy = 248 MPa bf = 139.70 mm

E = 200,000 MPa tf = 8.76 mm

G = 77000 MPa tw = 6.35 mm

Ix = 333 x 106 mm4 Sx = 629 x 103 mm3

Iy = 17 x 106 mm4 Sy = 57 x 103 mm3

Zx = 1655 x 103 mm3 Zx = 724 x 103 mm3

bf = 190.77 mm Zy = 90 x 103 mm3

tf = 14.48 mm Fy = 248 MPa

d = 456.95 mm a. Determine the design flexural strength

capacity of the beam. (kN-m)
J = 516.13 x 103 mm4
b. Determine the allowable flexural strength
Cw = 816.35 x 109 mm6 capacity of the beam. (kN-m)
rx = 187.45 mm

ry = 41.91 mm

Sx = 1457 x 103 mm3

Cb = 1.30

a. Compute the value of Lp.(m)

b. Compute the value of Lr.(m)

c. Compute the design moment strength of the

beam. (kN-m in LRFD)

Problem A W 16 x 26 is used for beam AB as

shown in the figure. Service dead loads consists
Problem A W350 x 134 section is simply
supported on a span of 8 m. The beam is laterally
supported at its end and at midspan, and
subjected to a uniform service dead load of 4
kN/m (including the weight of the beam). If Fy =
345 MPa, determine the maximum uniform
service live load that the beam can support.

Properties of W350 x 134

d = 356 mm

bf = 368 mm Ix = 415.8 x 106 mm4

tf = 18 mm Iy = 150.7 x 106 mm4

tw = 11.2 mm Sx = 2343 x 103 mm3

Zx = 2573 x 103 mm3 Sy = 818 x 103 mm3

J = 1690 x 103 mm3 ry = 94 mm

ho = 338 mm Cw = 4297 x 109 mm6

rts = 104 mm

“Prove them wrong.”

Prepared by:

Engr. Joevannie Emmanuel C. Lumagas

Civil/Structural Engineer