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Experiment No. 1 Objective:: Springs Types of Compression Springs Derivation of Formula (Castigliano's Theorem)

The document describes an experiment to measure the stiffness of compression springs and compare the measured values to theoretical calculations. The experiment involves measuring spring dimensions, loading each spring in increments up to 55N while recording the change in length, plotting deflection against load to determine stiffness from the slope, and calculating theoretical stiffness using a given formula to compare to measured values. The goal is to objectively measure spring stiffness and validate the theoretical stiffness calculation formula.

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Experiment No. 1 Objective:: Springs Types of Compression Springs Derivation of Formula (Castigliano's Theorem)

The document describes an experiment to measure the stiffness of compression springs and compare the measured values to theoretical calculations. The experiment involves measuring spring dimensions, loading each spring in increments up to 55N while recording the change in length, plotting deflection against load to determine stiffness from the slope, and calculating theoretical stiffness using a given formula to compare to measured values. The goal is to objectively measure spring stiffness and validate the theoretical stiffness calculation formula.

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EXPERIMENT NO.

1 Objective:
To measure the stiffness of a Compression spring and compare it with the theoretical values.

Apparatus:
Compression of spring apparatus, Hangers and Weights,

Summary of Theory: Springs Types of Compression springs Derivation of formula (Castiglianos theorem)

Procedure:
Measure the diameter of wire and outer dia of spring with the help of vernier caliper. Fit the compression spring in the spring support. To fit compression spring, remove the load hanger base by unscrewing the grip knob and base from the rod thread. Loosen or remove the grip knob on the marker and pull the load hanger down until the top can be swung out from the slop by the 50 mm scale. Withdraw the rod upward, insert the new spring and reverse the above procedure to return the apparatus to full working condition. Load the spring by 5N increments recording the change in length of the spring up to the greatest readable deflection or the max load of 55N. Record the spring dimensions Repeat the same process for other springs and record the readings.

Applications: Comments: Observations & Calculations: Spring Data


Wire diameter Spring O/D Spring Length Number of active turns Modulus of rigidity = = = = = ____________ (mm) ____________ (mm) ____________ (mm) ____________ ____________ (N/ mm2)

Graph Result processing On one graph plot the deflection against load for each spring tested and draw the best fit straight lines through the points. Stiffness = W / = d4 G / 8N D3 Where d = Wire diameter N = Number of turns D = mean diameter of spring coil (O/D d) G = Modulus of rigidity (77 KN/ mm2 for spring steels) No. of Obs. Load (W) N Deflection () mm Slope from Graph (N/mm) Loading 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B Unloading Mean Theoretical Value = d4 G / 8N D3 (N/mm) Difference ( B-A)

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