PROBLEM #$1$: $($ASD$)$

FIGURE $1$ Concrete Masonry Beam

Given:

The simply supported, $8-$inch thick $($nominal$),$ solid$-$grouted concrete masonry beam shown in Figure $1$ above

Beam supports service dead $($including self$-$weight$)$ and live loads as shown.

$f_m^{\text{'}}=2,\frac{000}{P}SI$

Grade $60$ steel is used.

Find:

If the beam can adequately support the applied loads.