Question: Problem 2 : Use the method of virtual work to determine the smallest moment of inertia ( I ) required for the beam

Problem 2: Use the method of virtual work to determine the smallest moment of inertia \( I \) required for the beam shown, so that its maximum deflection does not exceed the limit of \(1/360\) of the span length. Use both the mathematical and graphical evaluations of the virtual work integral.
2.1) Determine the real internal moment equations for the beam.
2.2) Determine the virtual internal moment equations for the beam.
2.3) Determine the smallest \( I \) so that the maximum deflection does not exceed the limit of \(1/360\) of the span length. Evaluate the virtual work equation by mathematically integrating it.
2.4) Redo 2.3 by evaluating the virtual work equation using the graphical procedure.
2.5) Use the graphical procedure to determine the maximum slope of the beam. Use the value for \( I \) that you found in 2.3 and 2.4.
2.6) The loads on the beam represent the expected Dead Load on the system. No Live Load is expected. Using LRFD combination 1, you know to multiply the dead loads by 1.4 to obtain the design loads (this includes all forces and couple moments). Under these new design loads, what is the smallest moment of inertia \( I \) required so that the beam's maximum deflection does not exceed the limit of \(1/360\) of the span length. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILED ANSWERS!!
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