8 ft 15 K 4 K/ft 8 ft | 4ft 12 K ■ If data are given in U.S. units, specify the light- est standard wide-flange beam shape (W-shape). ■ If data are given in SI metric units, specify the lightest standard European IPE I-shape. Limit the stress due to bending to the allowable design stress from the AISC specification. All loads are static and the beams are made from ASTM A992 structural steel.

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8 ft
15 K
4 K/ft
8 ft
4 ft
12 K
■ If data are given in U.S. units, specify the light-
est standard wide-flange beam shape (W-shape).
■ If data are given in SI metric units, specify the
lightest standard European IPE I-shape.
Limit the stress due to bending to the allowable
design stress from the AISC specification. All loads
are static and the beams are made from ASTM
A992 structural steel.
Transcribed Image Text:8 ft 15 K 4 K/ft 8 ft 4 ft 12 K ■ If data are given in U.S. units, specify the light- est standard wide-flange beam shape (W-shape). ■ If data are given in SI metric units, specify the lightest standard European IPE I-shape. Limit the stress due to bending to the allowable design stress from the AISC specification. All loads are static and the beams are made from ASTM A992 structural steel.
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