Structural Analysis II Instructor: Siamak Epackachi

HOMEWORK SET 10
Due: Tuesday, December 25 2018 (Group I)
Wednesday, December 26 2018 (Group II)
Problem 1
The beam is used to support a dead load of 1.5 k/ft, a live load of 4 k/ft and a concentrated live
load of 15 k. Determine:

a) The maximum positive (upward) reaction at A

b) The maximum positive moment at C
c) The maximum positive shear just to the right of the support at A

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Problem 2
Determine the maximum positive shear at point B if the rail supports the load of 6 kips on the
trolley.

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Problem 3
Construct the influence line for RA, MC, and MD, using the Muller-Breslau method. Evaluate the
ordinates at points A, B, C, and D.

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