The bridge shown in Figure consists of two end sections, each weighing 20 tons with center of gravity at G, hinged to a uniform center span weighing 12 tons. Compute the Reaction at A.* 6 tons -40m- -20m eG 40m A -30m20m-20m-- -60m- -20m--20m-30m- None of the above O 26 tons O 4 tons

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The bridge shown in Figure consists of two end sections, each weighing
20 tons with center of gravity at G, hinged to a uniform center span
weighing 12 tons. Compute the Reaction at A. *
6 tons
40m-
20m
40m
B
F
-30m20m-20m
-60m-
20m-20m30m-
None of the above
26 tons
4 tons
23.2 tons
O 4.8 tons
Transcribed Image Text:The bridge shown in Figure consists of two end sections, each weighing 20 tons with center of gravity at G, hinged to a uniform center span weighing 12 tons. Compute the Reaction at A. * 6 tons 40m- 20m 40m B F -30m20m-20m -60m- 20m-20m30m- None of the above 26 tons 4 tons 23.2 tons O 4.8 tons
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