Select the lightest Wshape using A992 Grade 50 material that

Select the lightest W-shape (using A992 Grade 50 material) that will provide

a factor of safety against tensile yielding equal to 1.67,

a factor of safety against shear yielding equal to 1.50, and

a maximum transverse deflection that does not exceed L/480.

Solution

select the lightest W-shape (using A992 Grade 50 material) that will provide

a factor of safety against tensile yielding equal to 1.67,

a factor of safety against shear yielding equal to 1.50, and

a maximum transverse deflection that does not exceed L/480.