Moments and shear force diagram

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The discussion focuses on calculating the reactions of two supports for a 16m beam subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 408 kg/m and concentrated loads of 2kN, 0.153 tons, and 4kN. The right support is positioned 4m from the right end, while the left support is 10m apart from the right support. Participants emphasize the importance of converting the distributed load into a concentrated load for accurate calculations and the subsequent creation of a shear-force diagram to identify maximum and minimum shear forces.

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Hi
Can someone please help me with this problem:

A beam is 16m long and rests on two supports, 10m part. the right support is 4m from the right-hand end. The beam carries a uniformly distributed load of 408 kg/m between the two supports and concentrated loads of 2kN at the left end, 0,153 tons at a point 1.4m from the left and 4kN at the right end.
1. calculate the reaction of the two supports
2. draw a shear-force diagram showing all the main values.
3. determine the max and min shear force from the diagram.
 
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To calculate support reactions, I convert the distributed load to a concentrated load.
 

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