Question: Select a W - shape that can be used for a 4 0 span simply supported girder that supports a DL of 8 0 PSF

Select a W-shape that can be used for a 40 span simply supported girder that
supports a DL of 80 PSF and a LL of 40 PSF. The beam has a 10 tributary width.
Your beam must satisfy l/360 deflection limits for live load only
Your beam must also have sufficient moment and shear capacity. You may use ASD or LRFD, but need to clearly state which philosophy you are using.
Your beam must be a compact shape (i.e. does not have a superscript [f] in the SCM tables)
Your beam must meet the h/tw limit for shear (i.e. does not have a superscript [v] in the SCM tables)

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