Question: Given a simply supported rectangular frame made of slender beams with a distributed load acting in the vertical direction on the horizontal beam C D

Given a simply supported rectangular frame made of slender beams with a distributed load acting in the vertical direction on the horizontal beam CD with constant intensity p. The beams are linear elastic with constant bending stiffness El. The dimensions of the frame are given in terms of a as shown in the figure.
Use the force method to determine the internal moment in the upper left joint C.(5p)
Determine the reactions. (1p)
Determine and draw the moment distribution and the magnitude and location of the maximum moment. (2p)
Determine and draw the distribution of the normal and shear forces. (2p)
Given a simply supported rectangular frame made

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