Module 5 : Force Method - Introduction and applications
Lecture 1 : Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams
  The downward deflection of spring is
                                                     
  Equating and   
                                                    
                                                   
 


The bending moment at B

                                                     
                                                                
 

The vertical reaction at B

                                                       
                                                                
 

The force in the spring (compressive)

 

The bending moment diagram of the beam is shown in Figure 5.4(d).