A simply supported beam is subjected to a uniform service dead load of 1.0 kip/ft (beam weight is to be included), a uniform service live load of 3 kips/ft, and a concentrated service live load of P. The beam is 30 ft long, and the concentrated load P is located at the mid-span. The beam has continuous lateral support and W27x84 A992 steel is used. What is the maximum permissible value of P in kips for LRFD? Express your answer in three decimal places.

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A simply supported beam is subjected to a uniform service dead load of 1.0 kip/ft (beam weight is to be included), a uniform service live load of 3 kips/ft, and a concentrated service live load of P. The beam is 30 ft long, and the concentrated load P is located at the mid-span. The beam has continuous lateral support and W27x84 A992 steel is used. What is the maximum permissible value of P in kips for LRFD? Express your answer in three decimal places.

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