$($a$)$

Fig. $2$

b$)$ Determine the neutral axis and the second moment of the area of the beam with a cross section as shown in Fig. $2($b$).$

$(6$ Marks$)$

c$)$ Based on Fig. $2($a$)$ determine the equation of the elastic curve of the beam and calculate the slope at the end of point B$.$

$(14$ Marks$)$

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