Question: An A992 W16x31 is used on an 18 foot simple span to carry a uniformly distributed dead load of 0....
An A992 W16x31 is used on an 18 foot simple span to carry a uniformly distributed dead load of 0.95 kips/ft. plus self-weight and a live-load of 1.9 kips/ft. Using Cb= 1.0, determine the locations of lateral supports in order to provide just enough strength to carry this loading by (a) LRFD and (b) ASD.