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BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

(OP)
Hello,

i just browsed a 13th edition AISC manual. it seemed that there were no values for A36 on beam allowable loads. Thanks for the reply.

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

Is anyone using A36 nowadays?  Even if you are, do not the principles set out in the code provide sufficient guidance to determine the capacity of a beam?

BA

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

135 k-ft.

 

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

That sounds like an answer... whether or not it is a good answer reamains to be seen.

BA

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

I thought the answer was A: 36 KFT.

Mike McCann
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RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

Beams are generally no longer produced to A36.  In many instances there is actually an upcharge to do so.  A992 GR50 is the standard for rolled beams.   

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

just another reason AISC should have never moved past the Green Book....bigsmile

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

Agreed - it appears that AISC 13th Edition no longer has 36 ksi values in Allowable Load Tables or Beam Charts.  Yes, new W-shape beam should be spec'd as 50 ksi steel since that is what is available.

If you need to check for 36 ksi, you can use the formulae in AISC Spec to determine capacities, or if you are checking an existing beam, go back to the Green book (for ASD) or Silver/Blue book (for LRFD).

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

(OP)
thanks

RE: BEAM CAPACITIES for A36 (13th AISC)

Some codes require the use of A36.  AWWA D-100 (water tanks) latest edition is on example: "Roof rafters designed using a live load of 50 psf or less must be designed using allowable stress for A36 material, regardless of the material used."  So, don't throw away your old editions!

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