Spring stiffness calculation - Curved beam

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Homework Statement



I'm unable to calculate the stiffness of the spring.

Once, i get the stiffness i'd like to calculate the load required for the defined deflection.

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I don't know where to start. that is the problem.

The Castigliano theorem ??

really i don't know ! Please help
 
Problem statement - For the spring structure shown in the figure, i need to calculate the spring stiffness.

Input:

1. All dimensions
2. Material Spec

Let me know if i need to be more clear
 
The shape in discussion is the curved beam.

The arrow points at the location where the curved beam is going to deflect.