For the simply supported structural steel W 14 3 61 wide flange beam shown in Figure P12-5,

Question:

For the simply supported structural steel W 14 3 61 wide flange beam shown in Figure P12-5, compare the plate element model results with the classical beam bending results for deflection and bending stress. The beam is subjected to a central vertical load of 22 kip. The cross-sectional area is 17.9 in.2, depth is 13.89 in., flange width is 9.995 in., flange thickness is 0.645 in., web thickness is 0.375 in., and moment of inertia about the strong axis is 640 in.4
Figure P12-5