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Determine the distribution factor DFCB. Let w1 = 1.7 kip/ft, w2 = 3.0 kip/ft, L1 = 33 ft, and L2 = 27 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Determine the fixed end moment FEMAB. Let w = 2.3 kip/ft and L = 24 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 = 22 kN, L1 = 5 m, and L2 = 3 m.

Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at C. Let w = 2.5 kip/ft, L1 = 17 ft, and L2 = 15 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Moment distribution is a method of _______ that may be carried out _______.

Determine the slope at A that would be caused by the distributed load if the fixed support was a pin support, instead. Let w = 3 lb/in., a = 108 in., and EI = 172 × 106 lb·in.2.

Determine the fixed end moment FEMCB with a settlement of 1.4 in. at support B.   As in Chapter 16, include the effect of settlement in the FEM calculation.  Let w = 2.4 kip/ft, L = 27 ft, E = 29,000 ksi and I = 1,850 in.4.

Determine the reaction moment at A. Let P = 142 lb, a = 57 in., and EI = 34 × 106 lb·in.2.

Determine the distribution factor DFAC. Let P1 = 13 kips, P2 = 20 kips, L1 = 20 ft, L2 = 10 ft, and L3 = 15 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Since the beam and the loading for the beam shown are _______, we only have to analyze half of the beam.