A simply supported beam spans 20 ft and carries a uniformly distributed dead load of 0.8 kip/ft, including the beam self-weight, and a live load of 2.3 kip/ft. Determine the minimum required plastic section modulus (Zx) and select the lightest-weight W-shape to carry the moment. Consider only the limit state of yielding and use A992 steel.

To save energy, the air supply to a 2000 ft office has been shut off overnight and the room temperature has dropped to 40°f. in the morning, the thermostat is reset to 70°f and warm air at 120 f begins to flov in at 200ft'/min. the air is well mixed within the room, and an equal mass flow of air at room temperature (changing with time) is withdrawn through a return duct. the air pressure is nearly 1 atm everywhere. ignoring heat transfer with the surroundings and kinetic and potential energy effects, estimate how long it takes for the room temperature to reach 70°f. plot the room temperature as a function of time.