Calculate values of the reactions at A and B and the bending moments every 0.5 ft as x goes from 0 to 24 feet.

• Break the problem into three parts.
• Show derivation of equations used and do one manual calculation in each of the three parts as an accuracy check.
• Include the following results:
  • Tabulate values of the reactions and bending moments;

x	Reaction A	Reaction B	Bending Moment	Bending Moment	Bending Moment
			Under load 1	midpoint of beam	Under load 2

• Plot the three bending moments as a function of x on one graph;
• Plot the two reaction forces as a function of x on one graph.
• Answer the following questions:
  • What is the maximum reactive force at ends A and B and where is the load when the maximum occurs?
  • For each bending moment; what is the maximum value and where is the load when the maximum occurs?
• Here is a sample of calculations

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25 kips 6 ft 25 kips A C B x 18 ft 9 ft 25 kips 6 ft 25 kips A C B x 18 ft 9 ft