Question

1. A compression spring has the following conditions:    

• Axial load = 1.0 lb; Spring OD = 0.5”; 0.06” wire diameter; Squared and ground ends; 20 total turns; Material is oil-tempered steel wire Spring’s free length = 3.0”

Answer the following:

What is the safety factor with respect to stress? (N=can do/doing=allowable stress/induced stress)
Will the spring bottom out (i.e., reach solid length with applied load)? Yes or no?
What is the safety factor with respect to buckling? (N=can do/doing=allowable ?/induced ?)

Answer 1

Solution:- The given problem has been solved using the standard formulas and principles used in the design of helical compression springs.