Problem Statement

Select the most economical A$992$ steel wide flange section as a beam to carry a combined uniform rectangular load of $18,000$ plf and a $60-$kip concentrated load placed at midspan. The beam's clear span $={28}^{\text{'}}$ with adequate lateral support. Fb and FV are $0\mathrm{.}6Fy$ and $0\mathrm{.}4Fy$ respectively. Be sure to select a compact section $($Full credit $=2$pts$).$