Calculate evenly distributed force on a beam

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The discussion focuses on calculating the moment point for a beam subjected to an evenly distributed force (q). Two moment equations are presented: ƩMA= 0 B*3.3-Cy*5.5-q*4.3*2.15=0 and ƩMA=0 B*3.3-Cy*5.5-q*4.3*2.15*3.35=0. The key point of contention is whether to incorporate the entire distance of the load (q) or just the distance from the center of gravity (CG) of the load to the moment point A. The correct approach involves using the distance from the CG of the load to point A for accurate moment calculations.

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If you have a beam with a force q evenly distributed on top of it, would this

ƩMA= 0 B*3,3-Cy*5,5-q*4,3*2,15=0

or this

ƩMA=0 B*3,3-Cy*5,5-q*4,3*2,15*3,35=0

be the right way to set up the moment point calculations? Basically what I'm unsure of is if I must incorporate the distance from q to the moment point in A and if so to use the entire distance q is working on+the distance from the beginning of q to point A, or to use the distance from the median of q to point A...

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It is from the median (CG of the load) to A but you didn't calculate that distance correctly, or maybe just a typo error
 

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