Question: The beam is used to support a dead load of 500 lb/ft, a live load of 2 k/ft, and a concentrated live load of 8

The beam is used to support a dead load of 500 lb/ft, a live load of 2 k/ft, and a concentrated live load of 8 k. Determine 

(a) The maximum positive (upward) reaction at A, 

(b) The maximum positive moment at E, and 

(c) The maximum positive shear just to the right of the support at C. Assume A and C are rollers and Dis a pin.

-5 ft 5 ft- 5 ft -5 ft-

-5 ft 5 ft- 5 ft -5 ft-

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