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Use the portal method to determine the magnitude of the approximate shear in column AD. Let P1 = 20 kN, P2 = 36 kN, L1 = 10 m, L2 = 6 m, and L3 = 7 m.

Use Robot to determine the magnitude of the beam deflection at A for a steel W16x40 beam. Include the self-weight of the beam. Let w = 4.4 kips/ft, P = 55 kips, L1 = 8 ft, and L2 = 12 ft.

Determine the distribution factor DFAB. Let w = 1.9 kip/ft, L1 = 36 ft, and L2 = 26 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Identify the moment equation that corresponds to MBA. Let w = 3.4 kip/ft, L1 = 17 ft, and L2 = 16 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the distribution factor DFCB. Let w1 = 1.7 kip/ft, w2 = 3.0 kip/ft, L1 = 33 ft, and L2 = 27 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the fixed end moment FEMAB. Let w = 2.3 kip/ft and L = 24 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Use Robot to determine the force in member AD. Use a consistent material and cross section for the truss members. Delete the self-weight of the members. Let P = 22 kN, L1 = 5 m, and L2 = 3 m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at C. Let w = 2.5 kip/ft, L1 = 17 ft, and L2 = 15 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Moment distribution is a method of _______ that may be carried out _______.

Determine the slope at A that would be caused by the distributed load if the fixed support was a pin support, instead. Let w = 3 lb/in., a = 108 in., and EI = 172 × 106 lb·in.2.