The t-beam shown below is made of regular weight concrete

Question

1. The T-beam shown below is made of regular weight concrete (specific weight 150 lb/ft³ (pcf)). Determine the dead load per foot length of the beam in pounds per foot (plf). Neglect the weight of the steel reinforcement.

2. An 8-ft high building wall consists of 12-in. clay-brick and 2x4 unplastered wood studs on both sides. Determine the load the wall exerts on the floor in pounds per foot (plf) length of wall.

3. The second floor of a light manufacturing building is constructed from a 5-in. thick stone concrete slab with a 4-in. cinder fill topping (see the figure below). If the suspended ceiling of the first floor consists of metal lath and gypsum plaster, determine the dead load for design in pounds per square foot of floor area.

4. Determine the reactions on the beam. The support at B can be assumed a roller; support at A is a pin.

5. Determine the vertical reactions at the supports A and B. Assume the support at A acts as a roller and the connection at B is a pin.

6. Determine the reactions on the beam. The beam has pin support at A and roller support at B. Note that the support at B is bearing against a sloping surface as indicated in the figure.

Answer 1

By considering the figure illustrated and the information provided, on the basis of that respond to the following. Q1. The T-beam illustrated below is made of regular weight concrete (specific weight 150 lb/ft3). Find out the dead load per foot length of the beam in pounds per foot. Avoid the weight of the steel reinforcement. Q2. The 8-ft high building wall comprises of 12-in. clay-brick and 2x4 un-plastered wood studs on both sides. Find out the load the wall applies on the floor in pounds per foot (plf) length of wall. Q3. The IInd floor of a light manufacturing building is made from a 5-inch thick stone concrete slab by a 4 inch cinder fill topping. If the suspended ceiling of the first floor comprises of metal lath and gypsum plaster, find out the dead load for design in pounds per square foot of floor area.