Select a lightest A588 Grade 60 wide flange shape for a simply supported beam having a span length of 28 ft to supp two concentrated live loads of 40 kips, each load placed 8 ft from a support. Lateral supports are provided at the ends the beam and at the load points. The maximum live load deflection must not exceed L/360.

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Select a lightest A588 Grade 60 wide flange shape for a simply supported beam having a span length of 28 ft to support
two concentrated live loads of 40 kips, each load placed 8 ft from a support. Lateral supports are provided at the ends of
the beam and at the load points. The maximum live load deflection must not exceed L/360.
Transcribed Image Text:Select a lightest A588 Grade 60 wide flange shape for a simply supported beam having a span length of 28 ft to support two concentrated live loads of 40 kips, each load placed 8 ft from a support. Lateral supports are provided at the ends of the beam and at the load points. The maximum live load deflection must not exceed L/360.
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