Computer · Strength of Materials
A fixed beam of length 'L' is fixed at both ends (A and B). It is subjected to two concentrated vertical loads: 'W' at a distance of L/4 from the left support (A) and '2W' at a distance of 3L/4 from the left support (A). Which of the following statements is correct regarding the vertical reactions at the supports?
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- 1The reactions at both A and B are independent of the magnitude of the applied loads
- 2The reaction at A is equal to the reaction at B
- 3The vertical reaction at A is greater than the vertical reaction at B
- 4The vertical reaction at B is greater than the vertical reaction at A✓
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The vertical reaction at B is greater than the vertical reaction at A
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