Part 1: Find the resultant with respect to the left support. The illustration below can be used to solve for the sum of moments about the left support.
The beam shown below is loaded with a group of parallel forces. Calculate the resultant and locate with respect to the left support and also the center of the beam.
Note: There are 2 parts to this problem and each part should be worked independently (sketches, equations and calculations must be shown for each part).
Part 1: Find the resultant with respect to the left support. The illustration below can be used to solve for the sum of moments about the left support.
Part 2: Draw a new sketch showing the beam again with the 3 vertical forces going down. On this second sketch, the centerline of the beam should be drawn. Next, the dimensions should depict the distances from each of the 3 downward forces to the centerline of the beam.
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