For the five-spring assemblage shown in Figure P2-17, determine the displacements at nodes 2 and 3 and the reactions at nodes 1 and 4. Assume the rigid vertical bars at nodes 2 and 3 connecting the springs remain horizontal at all times but are free to slide or displace left or right. There is an applied force at node 3 of 1000 N to the right.
Figure P2-17

Let k(1) = 500 N mm, k(2) 5k(3) = 300 N mm, and k(4) 5k(5) = 400 N/mm.

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2) 4) 1000 N 5) 4 2.