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Select the lightest available W12 shape (A992) to support a factored axial load of 650 kips...

Select the lightest available W12 shape (A992) to support a factored axial load of 650 kips and a factored uniform transverse load of 1.0 kip/ft. Bending takes place about the strong axis only. The member length is 20 ft. and K = 1.0 typically. Sidesway is prevented.

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GIVEN DATA

W12 SHAPE (A992)

AXIAL LOAD= 650 KIPS

TRANSVERSE LOAD= 1.0 KI/FT

THE MEMBER LENGTH= 20 FT AND K= 1.0

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