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Question (a): Determine the applied load $P$ and the reaction forces at supports $A$ and $B$.

To solve this, follow these steps:

1. Analyze the static equilibrium of the beam:

   • $\Sigma M_A = 0$ (sum of moments about point $A$)
   • $\Sigma F_y = 0$ (sum of vertical forces)
   • $\Sigma M_B = 0$ (if needed)

2. Details of the given setup:

   • There’s a uniformly distributed load (UDL) of $40 \, \text{kN/m}$ acting over $2 \, \text{m}$.
   • A concentrated load $P$ is located at $D$, $0.5 \, \text{m}$ away from $C$.
   • Moments are applied at $A$ ($24 \, \text{kNm}$) and $B$ ($21 \, \text{kNm}$).

3. Derive equations using static equilibrium: Use:

   • $\Sigma M_A = 0$ to relate $P$, reactions at $B$, and the distributed load.
   • $\Sigma F_y = 0$ to find reactions $A_y$ and $B_y$.

Question (b): Derive the elastic curve of the beam in terms of $E$, $I$, and $x$ (origin is at $A$).

1. Beam theory: Use the bending equation: $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{M(x)}{EI}$ where:

   • $M(x)$ is the bending moment at a section $x$,
   • $E$ is the Young’s modulus ($200 \, \text{GPa}$),
   • $I$ is the second moment of area of the beam ($200 \, \text{mm} \times 200 \, \text{mm}$).

2. Piecewise moment equations: Divide the beam into sections (e.g., $A \to C, C \to D, D \to B$) and calculate $M(x)$ for each region.

3. Integrate twice:

   • Integrate $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ to get slope ($\theta$),
   • Integrate $\theta$ to get deflection ($y$).

4. Apply boundary conditions to solve for constants of integration:

   • At $A$, deflection $y = 0$,
   • At $B$, deflection $y = 0$.

Question (c): Determine the slope and deflection at $C$.

1. Use the results from part (b) to calculate:

   • $\theta_C$: Slope at $x = 2.5 \, \text{m}$,
   • $y_C$: Deflection at $x = 2.5 \, \text{m}$.

2. Plug in values of $E$, $I$, and calculated constants to find these values numerically.

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1. Solve part (a) fully, deriving the reaction forces $A_y$, $B_y$, and load $P$?
2. Derive the elastic curve (part b) for the beam?
3. Calculate the slope and deflection at $C$ (part c)?
4. Provide a detailed explanation for any specific part?

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