Solution:

Given Data:

*The length of the overhang beam is: L  15 ft

The free body diagram of the beam is shown below:

Ay By
Here, is the vertical reaction force at A, is the vertical reaction force at B
and Bx is the horizontal reaction force at B.

Note: The horizontal reaction at A does not exist as it is supported by roller and
the horizontal movement of point A is not restricted.

The equilibrium equation in the horizontal direction is:

F x 0
Bx  0

Thus, the horizontal reaction force at B is 0 .

The equilibrium equation in the vertical direction is:

F y 0
Ay  By  15 kip  6 kip  6 kip = 0
Ay  By  27 kip..................  1

The moment of all the forces about point A is:

M B 0
 A  9 ft    15 kip  6 ft    6 kip  3 ft    6 kip  6 ft   0
y

9 Ay  36
Ay  4 kip

4 kip
Thus, the vertical reaction force at A is .

Substitute all values in equation (1):

4 kip + By  27 kip
By  23 kip

23 kip
Thus, the vertical reaction force at B is .