Use the graphical method to construct the shear-force diagra…
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 = 17 ft, b = 6 ft, and w = 10 kips/ft. The reaction forces for this beam are Ay = 74.40 kips and By = 155.60 kips.