The two A-36 steel bars have a thickness of \(1 \mathrm{in}\). and a width of \(4 \mathrm{in}\). They are designed to act as a spring for the machine which exerts a force of 4 kip on them at \(A\) and \(B\). If the supports exert only vertical forces on the bars, determine the maximum deflection of the bottom bar.

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4 kip I I 4 kip -12 in.- 36 in. -12 in. B