Practice Nominal Strength for Laterally Stable Compact Sections - 20.3.1.1 | 20. BRACED ROLLED STEEL BEAMS | Structural Engineering - Vol 2
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20.3.1.1 - Nominal Strength for Laterally Stable Compact Sections

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the plastic moment strength (M_p) if Z = 20 in^3 and F_y = 30 ksi?

💡 Hint: Use the formula M_p = Z * F_y.

Question 2

Easy

Define nominal strength in one sentence.

💡 Hint: Think about the definition and the implications of strength.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating nominal strength for stable compact sections?

  • A. M_n = ZF_y
  • B. M_n = F_y / Z
  • C. M_n = Z + F_y

💡 Hint: Think about how both Z and F_y contribute to bending strength.

Question 2

True or False: A higher plastic section modulus increases the nominal strength of a beam.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how Z relates to bending capacity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A steel beam has a plastic section modulus of 25 in^3 and is made from steel with a yield strength of 40 ksi. Calculate the nominal strength and discuss its application in a real-world situation.

💡 Hint: Remember to multiply the plastic section modulus by the yield strength.

Question 2

Assuming a steel beam has a nominal strength of 1200 kip-in and a section modulus of 30 in^3. What is the yield strength? Provide reasoning.

💡 Hint: Rearranging the nominal strength formula will help you find the yield strength.

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