Problem 871 | Continuous Beam with Spring End-Support

Problem 871
The continuous beam in Figure P-871 is supported at its left end by a spring whose constant is 300 lb/in. For the beam, E = 1.5 × 106 psi and I = 115.2 in.4. Compute the load on the spring and its deflection.
 

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Solution 871