Before the 2-kip/ft load is applied, a gap, δ0 = 0.8 in., exists between the W16 × 40 beam...

Before the 2-kip/ft load is applied, a gap, δ0 = 0.8 in., exists between the W16 × 40 beam and the support at C. Knowing that E = 29 × 10⁶ psi, determine the reaction at each support after the uniformly distributed load is applied.