A four span continuous beam shown below supports a design dead load of 26kN/m including self weight and a design variable load of 16kN/m. The section is limited due to architectural reason to 𝑏𝑤 =200mm and h=400mm. Draw the envelope of the design moment and design the continuous beam. (C20/25 S-400)
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Group Assignment #2 (Maximum no. of student = 5)
a. Design the slab system in the example
and the girder, if the rib direction is changed. b. Compare the result and which of the two direction is relatively economical.
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