Q$1)$ For the beam and loading shown, $($a$)$ draw the shear and bending$-$moment diagrams, $($b$)$ determine the equations of the shear and bending$-$moment curves.

Q$2)$ Draw the shear and bending$-$moment diagrams for the beam and loading shown, and determine the maximum absolute value $($a$)$ of the shear, $($b$)$ of the bending noment.