Reaction forces at supports A and B with distributed load

[plucker_08]

guys, how can u compute for the reaction forces of supports A & B w/ a 2 degree load...?

a link is provided below

thanks!

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[hotvette]

Isn't there some theorem that says a distributed load can be considered the same as a concentrated load acting at the centroid? I think some integration is in order.

 

[plucker_08]

there are formulas but i forgot them..