A uniform horizontal beam weighing 136 kg is 10.4 m long and is supported by columns at each end. A vertical load of 1275 kg is applied to the beam x metres from the right end. Find x so that the reaction at the left column is 540 kg. Round your answer to 2 decimal places

Answer 1

sum moments about the right end.

1275x+136(10.4/2)-L*10.4=0

let L be 540, solve for x.

Answer 2

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