Question: Select the lightest 4 x beam to support a uniformly distributed load over the whole length of the simply supported beam. The live

Select the lightest "4 x " beam to support a uniformly distributed load over the whole length of the simply supported beam. The live load is 12.4 lb/ft and the dead load is 10.5 lb/ft. The beam is made of Southern Pine and the span is 22 ft. Deflection is not to exceed span/240 for the live load. Bearing length is 0.5 in. at each end and the width of the beam is 3.5 in. Use the method described in the textbook and videos and check for bending moment including self-weight, deflection, shear, and bearing.

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