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Three loads are applied to a truss. Assume a = 4 m and b = 3 m. If P = 28 kN and Q = 70 kN, determine the magnitude of the force in member BC.

Determine the magnitude of the vertical force Ay for the simply supported beam, where P = 18 kN and w = 9 kN/m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment M in the beam at a point located 2.00 m to the right of point B. The ground reactions are provided.Ay = 65.60 kNCy = 58.40 kN

Determine the magnitude of the shear force V in the beam at a point located 1.55 m to the right of point B. The ground reactions are provided.Ay = 65.60 kNCy = 58.40 kN

Three loads are applied to a truss. Assume a = 5 m and b = 4 m. If P = 20 kN and Q = 70 kN, determine the magnitude of the force in member BC.

A 154-lb person stands on an oak beam. Determine the vertical reaction force at the left end of the beam. Let a = 83 in. and b = 21 in.

Use the graphical method to construct the shear-force diagram and identify the magnitude of the largest shear force (consider both positive and negative peaks). Use a = 20 ft, b = 7 ft, and w = 6 kips/ft. The reaction forces for this beam are Ay = 52.65 kips and By = 109.35 kips.

Determine the magnitude of the vertical force Ay for the simply supported beam, where P = 46 kN and w = 2 kN/m.

Determine the magnitude of the vertical force Ay for the simply supported beam, where P = 54 kN and w = 2 kN/m.

A simple pin-connected truss is constructed from three aluminum members. Assume a = 1.2 m, b = 9.5 m, and c = 4.1 m. If P = 50 kN and Q = 95 kN, determine the magnitude of the force in member AC.