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Required information Consider the beam and loading with $M = 4 \text{ kN/m}$ shown in the figure. Vertex Parabola M A 8 m B Determine the magnitude and location of the resultant of the distributed load. The magnitude of the resultant is 21.3 kN The location of the resultant is m to the right of A.

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Consider the beam and loading with $M = 4 \text{ kN/m}$ shown in the figure.
Vertex
Parabola
M
A
8 m
B
Determine the magnitude and location of the resultant of the distributed load.
The magnitude of the resultant is 21.3 kN
The location of the resultant is  m to the right of A.

Required information
Consider the beam and loading with M = 4 kN/m shown in the figure.
Vertex
Parabola
M
A
8 m
B
Determine the magnitude and location of the resultant of the distributed load.
The magnitude of the resultant is 21.3 kN
The location of the resultant is m to the right of A.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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10/04/2024

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We have a beam with a distributed load that forms a parabolic shape. The maximum intensity of the load is given as $ M = 4 \, \text{kN/m} $ at the vertex of the parabola. The beam spans from point A to point B, which is 8 meters long. Show more…

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Required information Consider the beam and loading with $M = 4 \, kN/m$ shown in the figure. Vertex Parabola M A 8 m B Determine the magnitude and location of the resultant of the distributed load. The magnitude of the resultant is $\boxed{21.3} \, kN$ The location of the resultant is $\boxed{}$ m to the right of A.