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Springs
Springs
Helical Springs
Spring Rate k:
4
Torsion Springs
d G
K= ; eqn. 10-9
3
8 D N
Note: Twisting the Torsion Spring creates a normal stress in the spring.
End Conditions: Helical Torsion Springs:
Helical torsion springs are wound in the same manner as extension
and
compression springs. For torsion springs, the ends are designed to
transmit torque.
Critical Deflection:
Critical deflection in a compression spring: This is when
the deflection becomes too large and the spring buckles.
The equation is shown below.
< The spring rate, taking into account the curvature of the wire: Stress Amplitude τa:
4 Kb 8 Fm D
τa = ; eqn. 10-28
d E 3
k` = ; 10-37 π d
10.8 D N Mean Stress τm:
Ks 8 Fm D
τm = ; eqn. 10-29
This is the free length of the spring. π d
3