A two-spring system is subjected to a force F as shown below. l=10 cm, k1=8N/cm, and k2=1N/cm. F=5*2^0.5N. Determine the strain energy of the system and the displacements δx and δy. The solution to this problem is best obtained by adding mass and using the "slow dynamics" technique with approximately critical damping. Combination elements (COMBIN40) are … Continue reading Large Lateral Deflection of Unequal Stiffness Springs