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Use the cantilever method to determine the magnitude of the approximate axial force in column AD. Let P1 = 14.3 kN, P2 = 33.8 kN, L1 = 8 m, and L2 = 6 m.

The method of analyzing beams and frames using moment distribution was developed by _______.   

Using the method of consistent deformations, determine the magnitude of the reaction at B. Let w = 17 kN/m and L = 7 m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at A. Let w = 2.4 kip/ft, L1 = 30 ft, and L2 = 22 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at B. Let w = 2.7 kip/ft and L = 28 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 = 23 kN, L1 = 5 m, and L2 = 4 m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at B. Let w = 2.9 kip/ft, L1 = 19 ft, and L2 = 17 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the deflection at B that would be caused by the distributed load if the middle support was not there. Let w = 5 lb/in., a = 67 in., and EI = 51 × 106 lb·in.2.

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 = 4.8 kips/ft, P = 30 kips, L1 = 8 ft, and L2 = 13 ft.

Use Robot to determine the magnitude of the vertical reaction force at A. Assume that M = 200 kN·m, P = 65 kN, w = 90 kN/m, and L = 1.6 m. Delete the self-weight of the beam.