A simply supported steel beam of length L = 16 ft is loaded with two forces PA = 350 lbf and Pg= 100 lbf, as shown in the figure. The loads are applied at a = 4 ft and b = 8 ft from the left end. Using singularity functions, find the minimum moment of inertia needed to support the loads without deflecting more than 0.5 in at the mid-span.

A simply supported steel beam of length L = 16 ft is loaded with two forces PA = 350 lbf and Pg= 100 lbf, as shown in the figure. The loads are applied at a = 4 ft and b = 8 ft from the left end. Using singularity functions, find the minimum moment of inertia needed to support the loads without deflecting more than 0.5 in at the mid-span.

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Chapter6: Stresses In Beams (advanced Topics)

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