State the position and magnitude of the maximum bending

Question

For the loaded beam shown in FIGURE 1 :

(a) Determine the vertical reactions at the supports.

(b) Sketch the shear force diagram for the beam.

(c) Calculate the bending moment at 1m intervals along the beam.

(d) Sketch the bending moment diagram for the beam.

(e) State the position and magnitude of the maximum bending moment in the beam.