Question: The horizontal beam is supported by springs at its ends. If the stiffness of the spring at A is kA , determine the required stiffness

The horizontal beam is supported by springs at its ends. If the stiffness of the spring at A is kA , determine the required stiffness of the spring at B so that if the beam is loaded with the force F, it remains in the horizontal position both before and after loading.

Units Used:

kN = 103 N


Given:

kA = 5kN/ma = 1 m

F = 800 N b = 2 m



kB kA


kB kA

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