Finding reaction forces for a Beam

[jixnitttt]

How do I find reaction for loading condition shown in image. I have no idea how to tackle this type of problem. Please help.


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[CWatters]

I might be wrong as it's a long time since I did this..

I think you can forget the roller. Treat as a point. Yes convert the UDL to a point load.

It's not moving so both torques and translation forces sum to zero.

Edit: The answer is "interesting". Can't say more or it gives it away. Have a go and come back if stuck.

 

[PhanthomJay]

Yes, you can always convert distributed loads into their resultant point loads when finding reactions. So what is the equivalent point load for the distributed load and where is it located?