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Identify the moment equation that corresponds to MCB. Let w = 3.7 kip/ft, L1 = 15 ft, and L2 = 18 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the magnitude of the approximate bending moment at G in girder GH. Let w1 = 16 kN/m, w2 = 36 kN/m, L1 = 8 m, L2 = 5 m, and L3 = 6 m.

Determine the slope at A that would be caused by the distributed load if the fixed support was a pin support, instead. Let w = 10 lb/in., a = 114 in., and EI = 33 × 106 lb·in.2.

Determine the deflection at B that would be caused by the distributed load if the middle support was not there. Let w = 9 lb/in., a = 64 in., and EI = 116 × 106 lb·in.2.

Determine the distribution factor DFBC. Let w = 2.5 kip/ft, L1 = 35 ft, and L2 = 21 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Draw the influence line for the moment at B. What is the line’s minimum value? Let L1 = 4 m and L2 = 15 m.

Determine the vertical displacement of joint A if members AE and DE experience a temperature increase of 38°C. Let L = 8 m and α = 11.5E-6/°C.

Determine the beam slope at B. Let w = 1.5 kip/ft, L1 = 35 ft, and L2 = 28 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 = 9 lb/in., a = 66 in., and EI = 118 × 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 = 10,800 lb·in., a = 65.82 in., b = 48.18 in., and EI = 84 × 106 lb·in.2. Note that b = (a + b)[1 – sqrt(3)/3].