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Page of formulas for calculating comparative stresses, deflection, and rate in springs.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 52\1\  Scan181
Date  31th January 1929 guessed
  
-2- Contd.

Comparative stresses in two springs are as

C, d, δ, / D, 2 n : C2 d2 δ2 / D2^2 n2

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W / 2 = π / 16 d^3 f

= π / 16 d^3 * C d / D^2 n

δ = (8 D^3 n W) / (C d^4)

W = (C d^4 δ) / (8 D^3 n)

Rate = W / δ = (C d^4) / (8 D^3 n)

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Contd.
  
  
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