I am reviewing a design that has a beam subjected to 200k-ft max moment and a 32 ft span, the designer has specified a W21x44. When I checked the beam via ASD the compressive flange would have to be braced at least every 4.7-ft to meet the flange criteria. I think the designer is just...
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I am working on a project to renovate an existing freight elevator and am trying to use an existing beam (W8x13) to support a floor in the unused portion of the existing hoistway. The existing span is 11' and Mmax=5 k'. Does the metal deck we are planning to weld to the top flange...