A springs 1 and 2 are arranged in parallel such that their distances from point O (between springs) are 4 m and 2 m respectively. If a unit force is applied at point O, and the spring constants are K1= 2000 kN/m * and K2 = 3000 kN/m, calculate the resultant spring constant in kN/m. 6544 O 3245 5671 4910

A springs 1 and 2 are arranged in parallel such that their distances from point O (between springs) are 4 m and 2 m respectively. If a unit force is applied at point O, and the spring constants are K1= 2000 kN/m * and K2 = 3000 kN/m, calculate the resultant spring constant in kN/m. 6544 O 3245 5671 4910

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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