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Determine the beam deflection at point H. Assume that EI = 4.96 × 1010 kN-mm2 is constant.

What will the conjugate beam look like at A, B, and C?

Wind is considered what type of load?

Determine the beam deflection at point H. Assume that EI = 3.54 × 1010 kN-mm2 is constant.

Determine the vertical displacement of joint A if members AE and DE experience a temperature increase of 33°C. Let L = 8 m and α = 9.5E-6/°C.

The beam supports a uniform live load of 600 lb/ft. Determine the maximum positive 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 horizontal reaction force at A. Let P1 = 115 kN, P2 = 175 kN, P3 = 135 kN, and a = b = c = d = 2.7 m.

The beam is fixed at wall B. Determine the internal bending moment at point C, which is x = 7 ft to the right of support A. Let L = 30 ft, M = 950 lb·ft, P = 775 lb and w0 = 225 lb/ft.

The roof of a single-story storage building shown below, is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 0.87 kPA over its surface area. Determine the axial load acting on the column C.

You cannot put a unit load at a hinge to determine deflection using the method of virtual work.