A girder that carries a uniformly distributed dead load of 1.7 k/ft plus its self-weight and three concentrated live loads of 15
kips at the quarter points of the 36 ft span is to be sized. Using A992 steel, determine the lightest Wshape to carry the load with lateral supports provided at the supports and load points. Use the correct Cb, check shear, and limit deflection to 1/360 of span.
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