Objective
This example demonstrates the design capabilities for steel beams in LAVA.
W-Shape Flexural Member Design in Strong-Axis Bending, Continuously Braced [Ref 1, Page F-6]
Simple span of 35 feet.
Limit the member to a maximum nominal depth of 18 in
Limit the live load deflection to L/360.
The nominal loads are a uniform dead load DL=0.45 kip/ft and a uniform live load LL=0.75 kip/ft.
Use ASTM A992 W-shape beam. The beam is continuously braced.
Model Information
Model Name: Beam.X1
Refer to Beam: BM.FL1.1
Comparison
The following table shows the design results. The program gives identical results with the reference [Ref 1].
| LAVA | [Ref X] | Difference |
Ma (kip-ft) | 183.75 | 184 | 0.1% |
Mn / Omegab (kip-ft) | 252.5 | 252 | 0.2% |
Reference
[1]. AISC Design Examples Version 13.1