A straight girder of uniform section and length L rests on supports at the ends, and is propped up by a third support in the middle. The weight of the girder and its load is w per unit length. If the central support does not yield, prove that it takes a load equal to (5/8)wL. ANSWER: 1.80cm and 2.48cm Please show solution to the answer.

A straight girder of uniform section and length L rests on supports at the ends, and is propped up by a third support in the middle. The weight of the girder and its load is w per unit length. If the central support does not yield, prove that it takes a load equal to (5/8)wL. ANSWER: 1.80cm and 2.48cm Please show solution to the answer.

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Chapter11: Columns

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Problem 11.9.30P

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