The beam of negligible weight is supported by springs at point A and B. Spring A has a spring constant of k₁= 800 -, and N m N Assume the spring B has a spring constant of k₂= 1550 beam is horizontal and springs are unstretched when the distributed load is removed. k1 d1 W₁ d2 m K2 B B
The beam of negligible weight is supported by springs at point A and B. Spring A has a spring constant of k₁= 800 -, and N m N Assume the spring B has a spring constant of k₂= 1550 beam is horizontal and springs are unstretched when the distributed load is removed. k1 d1 W₁ d2 m K2 B B
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Transcribed Image Text:### Spring-Mass System Analysis
The beam of negligible weight is supported by springs at points A and B. Spring A has a spring constant of \( k_1 = 800 \, \text{N/m} \), and spring B has a spring constant of \( k_2 = 1550 \, \text{N/m} \). Assume the beam is horizontal and springs are unstretched when the distributed load is removed.
#### Diagram Explanation
1. **Top Diagram:**
- It shows a horizontal beam supported by two springs labeled \( k_1 \) (at point A) and \( k_2 \) (at point B).
- A triangular distributed load \( W_1 \) is applied along the beam, starting from point A to the right.
- The beam is divided into two sections: \( d_1 = 2 \, \text{m} \) and \( d_2 = 2.5 \, \text{m} \).
2. **Bottom Diagram:**
- Displays the effect of the load causing the beam to tilt at an angle \( \theta_1 \).
- The beam slants, showing the effect of the differential spring constants and the distributed load.
#### Given Values
- \( d_1 = 2 \, \text{m} \)
- \( d_2 = 2.5 \, \text{m} \)
- \( W_1 = 600 \, \text{N/m} \)
#### Problems to Solve
a. Determine the magnitude of the force in spring A, \( F_A \).
b. Determine the magnitude of the force in spring B, \( F_B \).
c. Determine the stretch in spring A, \( s_A \).
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This exercise demonstrates the analysis of springs in a practical system, integrating concepts of mechanics and elasticity.

Transcribed Image Text:The diagram illustrates a beam suspended by two springs at points A and B, creating an inclined plane with an angle \( \theta_1 \). The beam is not necessarily to scale, but the values associated with the setup are provided in the table below.
**Values for the Figure**
| Variable | Value |
|----------|------------|
| \( d_1 \) | 2 m |
| \( d_2 \) | 2.5 m |
| \( W_1 \) | 600 N/m |
**Tasks**
a. Determine the magnitude of the force in spring A, \( F_A \).
b. Determine the magnitude of the force in spring B, \( F_B \).
c. Determine the stretch in spring A, \( s_A \).
d. Determine the stretch in spring B, \( s_B \).
e. Determine the angle of tilt of the beam, \( \theta_1 \).
Ensure to round your final answers to 3 significant digits/figures.
**Solutions**
1. \( F_A = \_\_\_\_\_ \) N
2. \( F_B = \_\_\_\_\_ \) N
3. \( s_A = \_\_\_\_\_ \) m
4. \( s_B = \_\_\_\_\_ \) m
5. \( \theta_1 = \_\_\_\_\_ \) degrees
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