Use the hand solution to Probs. 6.18 and 6.20 as a guide to develop a personal computer template to solve similar problems using ASD and LRFD. a. Consider only the specific criteria given in Probs....

Use the hand solution to Probs. 6.18 and 6.20 as a guide to develop a personal computer template to solve similar problems using ASD and LRFD.

a. Consider only the specific criteria given in Probs. 6.18 and 6.20.

b. Expand the template to handle any Span lengths L1 and L2 Magnitude load P or Pu Unbraced length lu Sawn lumber trial member size The template is to include a list (i.e., database) of reference design values for all size categories (Dimension lumber, B&S, P&T) of Sel. Str. SP.

c. Expand the database in part b to include the stress grades of No. 2, No. 1, and Select Structural Southern Pine.

Probs. 6.18 and 6.20

Repeat Prob. 6.18 except lateral support is provided at the vertical supports and at the free end.

Prob. 6.18

Given: The floor beam in Fig. 6.C with the following information:

Find: a. Size category (Dimension lumber, B&S, or P&T)

Fig. 6.C