Question: Fig. P 1 ( a ) shows the schematic diagram of a truck as per AASHTO design code. Take the distance marked Varies as 3

Fig. P1(a) shows the schematic diagram of a truck as per AASHTO design code. Take the distance marked Varies as 30 feet.
Now consider that the truck is moving (forward as shown in Fig. P1(a)) from F to A on a bridge that is modeled as a beam shown in Fig. P1(b) with a pin support at A, a roller supports at B, E, and F, and member CD with internal hinges at C and at D. Assume that the axle loads are applied as static loading on the beam (no dynamic effects).
Compute and plot the reaction at A and reaction at E as a function of the distance of the front axle of the truck with respect to F. Use the Load Cases feature in the GS-USA Program to solve this problem using a single model.
Fig. P 1 ( a ) shows the schematic diagram of a

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