Select a W-shape for the following conditions:

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Select a W-shape for the following conditions:
Beam spacing 5 12 ft
Span length 5 25 ft
Slab and deck combination weight 5 43 psf
Partition load 5 20 psf
Ceiling weight 5 5 psf
Flooring weight 5 2 psf
Live load 5 160 psf
Fy 5 50 ksi
The maximum live load deflection cannot exceed Ly360.
a. Use LRFD.
b. Use ASD.

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