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Spring Test

The document outlines an experiment to determine the stiffness and modulus of rigidity of a spring using a spring testing machine and various measuring tools. It describes the theory behind springs, their applications, materials used, and the procedure for conducting the experiment, including measurements and observations. The results include calculations for spring constant and modulus of rigidity, emphasizing the importance of accurate measurements.

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Spring Test

The document outlines an experiment to determine the stiffness and modulus of rigidity of a spring using a spring testing machine and various measuring tools. It describes the theory behind springs, their applications, materials used, and the procedure for conducting the experiment, including measurements and observations. The results include calculations for spring constant and modulus of rigidity, emphasizing the importance of accurate measurements.

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Experiment No.

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Spring Test
Objective: Determine the stiffness of the spring and modulus of rigidity of the spring wire.
Apparatus: a) Spring testing machine
b) Spring
c) Verniercaliper
d) Scale
Theory:
Springs are elastic member which distort under load and regain their original shape when
load isremoved. They are used in railway carriages, motor cars, scooters, motorcycles,
rickshaws,
Governors etc. According to their uses the springs perform the following Functions:
1) To change the variations characteristic of a member as in flexible mounting of motors.
2) To store energy as in clock springs.
3) To apply forces to and to control motions as in brakes and clutches.
4) To measure forces as in spring balances.

Fig.- Spring testing machine

The spring is usually made of either high carbon steel (0.7 to 1.0%) or medium carbon alloy
steels. Phosphor bronze, brass, 18/8 stainless steel and Monel and other metal alloys are used
for corrosion resistance spring. Several types of spring are available for different application.
Springsmay classify as helical springs, leaf springs and flat spring depending upon their
shape. They arefabricated of high shear strength materials such as high carbon alloy steels
spring form elements of not only mechanical system but also structural system. In several
cases it is essential to idealizecomplex structural systems by suitable spring.
Procedure:
1) Measure the diameter of the wire of the spring by using the micrometer.
2) Measure the diameter of spring coils by using the verniercaliper.
3) Count the number of turns.
4) Insert the spring in the spring testing machine and load the spring by a suitable weight and
notethe corresponding axial deflection in tension or compression.
5) Increase the load and take the corresponding axial deflection readings.
6) Plot a curve between load and deflection. The shape of the curve gives the stiffness of the
spring.
Obsevations:
Least count of micrometre = ……………mm
Diameter of the spring wire, d = ………….mm (Mean of three readings)
Least count of verniorcaliper = …………..mm
Mean coil diameter,Dm= D-d = ………….mm
Number of turns, n = …………….

Table:
Modulus of
Load (W) in Deflection (δ)
Sr. No. Stiffness K= rigidity (C)
Newton in mm
N/mm2

Spring index =
( )
Modulus of rigidity =
Precaution:
1. The dimension of spring is measured accurately.
2. The deflection of spring is measured accurately.
Result:
The value of spring constant k of closely coiled helical spring is found to be_______ N/mm.

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