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The absolute maximum bending moment due to a single concentrated load occurs under the load.

The beam is fixed at wall B. Determine the reaction moment MB at point B. Let L = 30 ft, M = 950 lb·ft, P = 850 lb and w0 = 225 lb/ft.

The truss is pin supported at A and rocker supported at E. Assume all members are pin connected. Determine the magnitude of the force in member BC. Let F1 = 700 lb, F2 = 800 lb, and L = 5 ft.

Determine the beam deflection at point B. Assume E = 192 GPa and I = 235 × 106 mm4 are constant.

The beam is fixed at wall B. Determine the internal bending moment at point C, which is x = 8 ft to the right of support A. Let L = 30 ft, M = 900 lb·ft, P = 750 lb and w0 = 250 lb/ft.

Draw the influence line for the moment at B. What is the line’s maximum value? Let L1 = 4 m and L2 = 9 m.

The beam is fixed at wall B. Determine the vertical reaction force By at point B. Let L = 30 ft, M = 1,050 lb·ft, P = 700 lb and w0 = 225 lb/ft.

The beam supports a uniform live load of 444 lb/ft. Determine the maximum negative shear that can be developed at point B. Assume the support at A is a pin and C is a roller. The influence lines for VB and MB are shown, along with the peak values of the influence lines.

Determine the beam deflection at point H. Assume that EI = 3.88 × 1010 kN-mm2 is constant.

Determine the magnitude of the largest bending moment in the beam. Assume L = 4 ft, P = 650 lb, and w = 200 lb/ft.