Figure S9.1shows a continuous beam of total length l with a uniform plastic moment of resistance Mp supporting a distributed load w, including its own weight. Using a load factor of N, determine the ratio of l/a for plastic hinges to occur simultaneously in each span and at the supports. For this condition, calculate the maximum value of w that may be supported.
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