The cantilever beam in Figure P14.2 is supported on a spring at joint B. The spring stiffness is 10 kips/in.



(a) Compute the stiffness coefficient associated with a 1-in. vertical displacement at joint B.

(b) Compute the vertical deflection of the spring produced by a vertical load of 15 kips.

(c) Determine all support reactions produced by the 15-kip load.


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