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Steel Decks
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Parker & Ambrose P. 300 
Problem 9.11.A

Using data from Table 9.4 PA 301
select the lightest steel deck for the following
A. Simple span 7 feet, total load of 45 psf


Steel Joists
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Parker & Ambrose P. 308 
Problem 9.12.A

Open-web steel joists are to be used for a roof 
with a live load of 25 psf and
a dead load of 20 psf ( not including joists)
on a span of 48 ft.
Joists are 4 ft center to center,
and the deflection under live load is limited to 1/360 of the span.
Select the lightest joist possible.

Steel Columns
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Allowable Load
Parker & Ambrose P. 319 
Problem 10.3.B

Determine the allowable axial compression load 
for a W 12 x 106 column 
with a height of 22 ft,
if both ends are fixed against rotation and horizontal movement.