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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### 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, \( s_A \).

---

This exercise demonstrates the analysis of springs in a practical system, integrating concepts of mechanics and elasticity.
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, \( s_A \). --- This exercise demonstrates the analysis of springs in a practical system, integrating concepts of mechanics and elasticity.
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
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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