The 150-lb man sits in the center of the boat, which has a uniform width and a

Question:

The 150-lb man sits in the center of the boat, which has a uniform width and a weight per linear foot of 3 lb/ft. Determine the maximum internal bending moment. Assume that the water exerts a uniform distributed load upward on the bottom of the boat.

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