For the beam and loading shown, use discontinuity functions to compute: (a) the deflection VA of the beam at A, and (b) the deflection Vmidspan of the beam at midspan (i.e., x = 2.7 m). Assume a constant value of El = 1270 kN-m for the beam; MA = 7.9 kN-m, wo = 24.6 kN/m, LAB = 1.3 m, LBC = 2.8 m. MA Answer: (a) VA= i mm. (b) Vmid= Wo LAB B x C LBC