UNIT 1 -

PRACTICE
D. VA N WYK
QUESTION 1
The following figure below is a single span bridge which you are
requested to design an I-beam (web vert) to support the following
conditions:
• Imposed load 13 kN/m2
• Parapet is distributed evenly at 1.5 kN/m
• Bridge dimensions 6 m x 4.8 m
• The beam holds a load of 4358 kg/m2
• Young’s Modulus (kPa) 206E6
• End conditions fixed
• Disregard wind load
• ULS load factor to be included in design
Question 1:
Determine the total permanent load acting on the beam?

Question 2:
Which I-beam (web vert) would you select to support the
structure with a maximum deflection of -3.5mm?
Question 3:
What is the second moment of inertia and self-weight of
the beam with their units?

Question 4:

Give the following results:

• Maximum shear force
• Maximum bending moment
QUESTION 2
The following figure below is a single span beam which you are requested to
design an I-beam (web vert) to support the following conditions:
• Imposed load 6 kN/m
• The beam holds a load of 858 kg/m
• IPE-AA 100 beam weight is distributed as a point load with a mass of 87kg
• Young’s Modulus (kPa) 206E6
• End conditions fixed
• Disregard wind load
• ULS load factor to be included in design
Question 1:
Determine the load acting on the beam?

Question 2:
Which I-beam (web vert) would you select to support the
structure with a maximum deflection of -3.5mm?
Question 3:
What is the second moment of inertia and self-weight of
the beam with their units?

Question 4:

Give the following results:

• Maximum shear force
• Maximum bending moment