SAMPLE PROBLEM 2: VSE LRFD W21 x 62 steel is used as a beam simply supported over a span of 8m. The beam is laterally unsupported over the entire span. Use Fy = 250MPa The properties of the section are as follows: Depth, H = 533 mm Flange width, b = 210 mm Flange thickness, t= 15.6 mm Web thickness, tw = 10.2 mm Radius of gyration, r = 53.34 mm Section modulus, Sx = 2,077 x 10³ mm³ a) Determine the value of the ratio L/TT. b) Determine the allowable bending stress. c) Determine the safe uniformly distributed load that the beam can carry.

SAMPLE PROBLEM 2: VSE LRFD W21 x 62 steel is used as a beam simply supported over a span of 8m. The beam is laterally unsupported over the entire span. Use Fy = 250MPa The properties of the section are as follows: Depth, H = 533 mm Flange width, b = 210 mm Flange thickness, t= 15.6 mm Web thickness, tw = 10.2 mm Radius of gyration, r = 53.34 mm Section modulus, Sx = 2,077 x 10³ mm³ a) Determine the value of the ratio L/TT. b) Determine the allowable bending stress. c) Determine the safe uniformly distributed load that the beam can carry.

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