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This diagram represents a cantilever beam with a point load of 1,000 lb at 2 ft from the fixed end, and a uniformly distributed load (UDL) of 150 lb/ft applied over a span of 6 ft from the 2 ft mark. Let's analyze the system to find the reactions at the fixed end and the bending moment at critical points.

### Key Details:
- **Point load**: 1,000 lb applied at 2 ft from the fixed end.
- **Uniformly distributed load (w)**: 150 lb/ft over 6 ft (from 2 ft to 8 ft total length).
- **Total length of the beam**: 8 ft (2 ft + 6 ft).

### Steps to Solve:
1. **Reaction at the fixed end (Vertical Reaction and Moment)**:
   - We will calculate the vertical reaction and the moment at the fixed end caused by both the point load and the UDL.
   
2. **Bending Moment**:
   - The moment at the fixed end is due to the point load and the UDL. The maximum bending moment will be at the fixed end.

Let's calculate these values.

#### 1. Reaction Forces and Moments

**Point load (P):**
- The point load of 1,000 lb is applied at 2 ft from the fixed end.
  
**Uniform Distributed Load (UDL):**
- The UDL of 150 lb/ft acts over 6 ft.
- Total load from the UDL: 
  \[
  W_{\text{UDL}} = 150 \, \text{lb/ft} \times 6 \, \text{ft} = 900 \, \text{lb}
  \]
- The equivalent point load from the UDL acts at the center of its span, which is 3 ft from the start of the UDL (so 5 ft from the fixed end).

Now, I will calculate the reactions and moments.### Results:
1. **Moment at the fixed end**: \( 6,500 \, \text{ft-lb} \).
2. **Vertical reaction at the fixed end**: \( 1,900 \, \text{lb} \).

This means that at the fixed end, a moment of 6,500 ft-lb is required to balance the applied loads, and the vertical reaction force at the fixed support is 1,900 lb.

Would you like more details on this calculation or have any specific questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:
1. How would the results change if the point load were moved farther along the beam?
2. How do you calculate shear force at different points along the beam?
3. What is the significance of the moment diagram for this beam?
4. How does the UDL affect the maximum bending moment compared to just a point load?
5. What happens if the cantilever beam's length changes while keeping the loads the same?

**Tip:** In cantilever beams, the maximum bending moment always occurs at the fixed support, while the shear force decreases as you move toward the free end.

Determine the reactions and moments for a cantilever beam with a 1,000 lb point load at 2 ft from the fixed end, and a uniformly distributed load of 150 lb/ft over 6 ft.

Analyze the reactions and moments for a cantilever beam with a 1,000 lb point load applied 2 ft from the fixed end and a uniformly distributed load of 150 lb/ft over 6 ft. This problem involves concepts like statics, equilibrium, and beam bending.

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