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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.

Use the graphical method to construct the shear-force and bending-moment diagrams and identify the magnitude of the largest moment. The ground reactions are provided.P = 54 kNw = 16 kN/mL = 2 mAy = 41.33 kNDy = 44.67 kN

Use the graphical method to construct the shear-force and bending-moment diagrams and identify the magnitude of the largest moment. The ground reactions are provided.P = 56 kNw = 17 kN/mL = 3 mAy = 45.83 kNDy = 61.17 kN

A simple pin-connected truss is constructed from three aluminum members. Assume a = 2.3 m, b = 7.6 m, and c = 3.4 m. If P = 50 kN and Q = 75 kN, determine the magnitude of the force in member AB.

Determine the magnitude of the vertical force Ay for the simply supported beam, where P = 38 kN and w = 9 kN/m.