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$$A rectangular barge is

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$$m long. The weight distribution of the partially loaded barge is

shown below. The barge is floating at rest in still water. Draw curves of loading, shearing

force and bending moment and the positions where they act.

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You must show and explain

what you are doing! Be very clear on why and how you are performing the calculations

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