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Sorry, should be -20 vertical at pin, -10 horz at pin and +20 vertical at roller.

I guess you are questioning my supports? so pin connection on one end and roller on the other, Pin support vertical reaction is -10 lbs, horz reaction is -10 lbs, roller support is +10 lbs.

Yes, for simplicity assume the block is essentially weightless. Assume it is pin connected on either end. The horizontal reaction would be 10 lbs. And the vertical reaction +10 lbs at one support and -10 lbs at the other.

Hi, I know how to calculate the reaction to a force couple supported by 2 points. But what if it is supported by a line. See example attached. How do I figure the force distribution along the constant support? Thanks