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F_y = Specified minimum yield stress
E = Modulus of elasticity of steel = 29,000 ksi (200 000 MPa)
M_n = The nominal flexural strength
λ_r = Limiting width-to-thickness parameter for noncompact element
λ_p = Limiting width-to-thickness parameter for compact element

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• The design flexural strength =

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  body $$ \normalsize \phi_bM_n $$

• The allowable flexural strength =

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  body $$ \normalsize M_n/\Omega_b $$

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