Question: A simply supported beam spanning 2 8 ft . is loaded as shown. The beam cross section is uniform and is to be cast of

A simply supported beam spanning 28 ft. is loaded as shown. The beam cross section is uniform and is to be cast of concrete with fc=4,000 psi and Grade 60 rebar.
Based on the given information above, please answer Question 1 to 11.
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Question 12 pts
Determine minimum beam height h (Unit: inch) of the beam. Round up your answer to next whole number, if needed.
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h=18"
h=21"
h=19"
h=20"
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Determine minimum and maximum width b. Round up your answer to next whole number, if needed.
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bmin =12 in., bmax =14 in.
bmin =13 in., bmax =18 in.
bmin =12 in., bmax =16 in.
bmin =11 in., bmax =14 in.
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Assuming b=12 and h =21, determine the self-weight (Wsw) of the beam in lbs/ft. Round up your answer to next whole number, if needed.
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Wsw =189 lbs/ft
Wsw =263 lbs/ft
Wsw =243 lbs/ft
Wsw =274 lbs/ft
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Question 42 pts
Determine the ultimate beam load (Wu). Use 12"x21" section. Specify all loads in Kips/ft.
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Wu =0.98 kips/ft
Wu =1.26 kips/ft
Wu =1.12 kips/ft
Wu =1.38 kips/ft
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Question 51 pts
Assuming a 3 inch effective cover and h =21 inch, determine the value of effective depth d for this beam.
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d =16 in.
d =15 in.
d =18 in.
d =14 in.
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Question 62 pts
Determine the Ultimate Moment (Mu) for which the beam of Fig. 1 must be designed. Use appropriate cases from the design tables and combine the results, if needed. Make sure to perform all steps in your calculations (you need to upload them at the end of the test). Round up your answer to next whole number, if needed.
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Mu=105 ft-k
Mu=100 ft-k
Mu=110 ft-k
Mu=120 ft-k
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Question 72 pts
If Mu =110 kips-ft, determine the required As and select the minimum number of 6 rebar in 1 row necessary for a 12x21 beam cross section. Click on the correct answer
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Required Area of steel is: As =2.00 in2
Number of #6 rebar needed are=5
Actual Area of steel is: As =2.21 in2
Required Area of steel is: As =1.53 in2
Number of #6 rebar needed are=4
Actual Area of steel is: As =1.77 in2
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Question 84 pts
For this beam, using a 12x21 cross section, reinforced as specified in your previous question solution, check validity of ACI-1 Equation. Perform all steps (you need to upload them at the end of the test to get full credit)
Use Mu =110 kips-ft.
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ACI-1 check is not valid.
ACI-1 check is valid.
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Question 94 pts
For this beam, using a 12x21 cross section, reinforced as specified in your previous question solution, check ACI-2 equation is valid or invalid.
Use As =1.76 inch2.
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ACI-2 check is valid.
ACI-2 check is not valid.
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Question 104 pts
Design size & spacing for Shear reinforcement for this beam.
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#3 @ 12"c/c
#3 @ 9" c/c
#4 @ 6" c/c
#4 @ 12" c/c
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Question 112 pts
Sketch the final longitudinal & transverse sections of the beam & Sketch both flexural and Shear reinforcement? Click on the correct final sketch.
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