Engineers need to test the wing of a new aircraft before actual flight testing. To simulate the lift force during flight, a hydraulic jack applies a force of 4,500 lb at on the wing.

What is known:

• The wing weight is 165 lb/ft.
• The wing length is 54 ft.
• The hydraulic point load is 4,500 lb, and is located 49 ft from the wing root.

Force Diagram

• Replace the distributed wing weight load with an equivalent point load.
• Determine the reactions for the equivalent system.
• Develop the shear and moment diagrams with the distributed load in place.