A W 533 x 93 simply supported beam with span of 7.8 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 52 kN/m
throughout its length. The beam has the following properties: Ix= 0.000556 m Fy = 248 MPa. Depth, d = 533 mm Web thickness, ty = 10.2 mm The beam is laterally supported over its entire length. The allowable flexural stress is 0.66Fy, allowable shearing stress is 0.4Fy, and allowable deflection is L/360.