The equation of the deflection curve for a simply supported beam is (a) Derive the slope equation of the beam. (b) Derive the bending-moment equation of the beam. (c) Derive the shear-force equation...

The equation of the deflection curve for a simply supported beam is

(a) Derive the slope equation of the beam.

(b) Derive the bending-moment equation of the beam.

(c) Derive the shear-force equation of the beam.

(d) Describe the loading acting on the beam.

The deflection curve for a simple beam AB (see figure) is given by

Describe the load acting on the beam.