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Determine the horizontal distance from column ADG to the centroid of the columns. Assume all of the columns have the same cross sectional area. Let P1 = 16 kN, P2 = 32 kN, L1 = 8.0 m, L2 = 5.0 m, and L3 = 6.6 m.

Determine the deflection at B that would be caused by the concentrated moment if the middle support was not there. Let M = 18,600 lb·in., a = 70.44 in., b = 51.56 in., and EI = 52 × 106 lb·in.2. Note that b = (a + b)[1 – sqrt(3)/3].

Use the portal method to determine the magnitude of the approximate shear in column BF. Let P1 = 36 kN, P2 = 48 kN, L1 = 8 m, L2 = 6 m, L3 = 6 m, and L4 = 5 m.

Use Robot to determine the magnitude of the axial force in column FI. Assume each member is a steel W16x40, but delete the self-weight of the members. Let P1 = 19.0 kN, P2 = 32.0 kN, L1 = 8 m, L2 = 7 m, and L3 = 6 m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at A. Let w = 2.4 kip/ft, L1 = 15 ft, and L2 = 19 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Identify the moment equation that corresponds to MCD. Let w = 3.2 kip/ft, L1 = 18 ft, and L2 = 15 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Using the method of consistent deformations, determine the magnitude of the reaction at D. Let w = 18 kN/m and L = 8 m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at C. Let w = 2.5 kip/ft, L1 = 19 ft, and L2 = 18 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the reaction moment at A. Let w = 7 lb/in., a = 110 in., and EI = 100 × 106 lb·in.2.

Determine the deflection at B that would be caused by the concentrated moment if the middle support was not there. Let M = 10,000 lb·in., a = 70.44 in., b = 51.56 in., and EI = 55 × 106 lb·in.2. Note that b = (a + b)[1 – sqrt(3)/3].