Example 1 - Calculating the elastic section modulus, Sx, and plastic section modulus, Zx, for a plate girder bent about its strong axis

For the plate girder shown below, calculate the:

  1. Elastic section modulus S and the yield moment My
  2. Plastic section modulus Z and the plastic moment Mp

Bending is about the strong axis

Material: A572 Grade 50

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