Answer: The beam supports the distributed load shown.

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QUESTION:

The beam supports the distributed load shown. Determine the resultant internal loadings on the cross section at points D and E. Assume the reactions at the supports A and B are vertical.

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QUESTION:

The beam supports the distributed load shown. Determine the resultant internal loadings on the cross section at points D and E. Assume the reactions at the supports A and B are vertical.

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The free body diagram of the beam can be drawn as:

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The given two uniform varying loads have 2 equivalent forces.

Equate the sum of moments about point A to zero.

                           

Apply the equilibrium condition along the vertical direction.

                                               

For .

                                           

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