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Chapter 5, Problem 5.8.11P
A wood beam AB on simple supports with span length equal to 10 ft is subjected to a uniform load of intensity 125 lb/ft acting along the entire length of the beam, a concentrated load of magnitude 7500 lb acting at a point 3 ft from the right-hand support, and a moment at A of 18,500 ft-lb (sec figure). The allowable stresses in bending and shear, respectively, are 2250 psi and 160 psi.
- From the table in Appendix G, select the lightest beam that will support the loads (disregard the weight of the beam).
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