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$$ M_{max} = \frac{wL^2}{8} = \frac{2 \times (20)^2}{8} = 100 \text{ kip-ft} $$ (Convert to kip-in: 100 * 12 = 1,200 kip-in) simplified design of steel structures pdf
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