beam design SSCL C D D C M D 01

Dimensions and Loads:

a
b
c
d
M
  1.9 m  
  1.7 m  
  1.9 m  
  1.5 m  
  19.1 kN*m  
  12.2 kN/m  
  28 kN/m  
  39 kN/m  
  10.6 kN  
  14.3 kN  

Problem Statement:
A beam is loaded and supported as shown. Assuming the beam is composed of Structural Steel and must maintain a factor of safety of 2.7 against yielding, find the following:

(a) The reactions at the supports.
(b) The absolute maximum bending moment supported by the beam.
(c) The minimum required section modulus for the beam.
(d) The lightest I Beam (either standard or wide flange) suitable for this application.

Answers:
(a) = , =

(b) =

(c) =

(d) Beam Choice:

be sure to include units with your answers

You can earn partial credit on this problem.