Question: A rectangular beam section at midspan for a 2 2 ft - span simply supported rectangular beam ( b times h = 1 8

A rectangular beam section at midspan for a 22 ft-span simply supported rectangular beam (b\times h=18 in.\times 22 in.) that supports its own dead load, a superimposed dead load of 1.25 kip/ft, and a uniform live load of 2 kip/ft.
Compute the total factored load w_u
Hints:
Superimposed dead loads represent non-structural dead loads that remain permanently on the structure (i.e. include the partition or interior walls, floor screeding, floor finish, ceiling loads, and MEP pipes and fixtures)

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