DIRECT FEASIBLE AND OPTIMAL DESIGN OF LATERALLY UNSUPPORTED BEAMS.

Abstract

The table presented can be used for all values directly to select feasible sections which are guaranteed to satisfy the Specification. The equations analyzed and the table also make it possible to check whether or not the feasible section chosen is optimal and, if it is not, to replace it with the optimal one. Calculations are not extensive and the procedure is illustrated with examples.