Determine the beam slope at B. Let w = 2.3 kip/ft, L1 = 37 ft, and L2 = 21 ft. Assume EI = constant.

Using the method of consistent deformations, determine the magnitude of the reaction at A. Let w = 22 kN/m and L = 7 m.

Determine the reaction moment at A. Let w = 4 lb/in., a = 144 in., and EI = 76 × 106 lb·in.2.

A truck exerts wheel reactions P1 = 8 kips and P2 = 6 kips on the deck of a bridge. Determine the maximum positive shear at C. Assume the truck only travels in the direction shown. The influence lines for VC and MC are shown, along with the peak values of the influence lines.

Draw the influence line for the shear at B. What is the line’s maximum value? Let L1 = 3 m and L2 = 10 m.

The beam supports a single live load of 2,900 lb. Determine the maximum positive moment that can be developed at point B. Assume the support at A is a pin and C is a roller. The influence lines for VB and MB are shown, along with the peak values of the influence lines.

According to the textbook, fabrication errors cause stresses in indeterminate structures.

Using the slope-deflection equations below, determine the beam slope at C. Let P1 = 15 kips, P2 = 13 kips, L1 = 18 ft, L2 = 10 ft, and L3 = 14 ft. Assume EI = constant.MAC = EIθC / 14 + 34.44MCA = EIθC / 7 + –61.99MCE = EIθC / 7 + 45.5MEC = EIθC / 14 + –45.5

Draw the influence line for the moment at B. What is the line’s minimum value? Let L1 = 3 m and L2 = 11 m.

Using the method of consistent deformations, determine the magnitude of the reaction at B. Let w = 21 kN/m and L = 8 m.