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M11.1: Propped Cantilevers

 Example | Concept Checkpoints
Determine the roller reaction for a propped cantilever. In each configuration, the roller reaction can be determined using superposition of two cantilever cases: cantilever with P and cantilever with w.
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M11.2: Beam on Three Supports

 Concept Checkpoints
Determine one roller reaction for a simply supported beam on three supports using superposition.
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M11.3: Alterative Approaches

 Example
Example illustrating two approaches to determine the roller reaction force for a propped cantilever.
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M11.4: Indeterminate Beam with Elastic Support

 Example
Determine the beam reactions for a simply supported beam with an elastic support at midspan.