How to Calculate and Solve for Deflection of Coil of Spring | Material Selection
Last Updated on July 23, 2021
The image above represents deflection of coil of spring.
To compute for deflection of coil of spring, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Total Spring Deflection (σs) and Number of Effective Spring Coils (Nc).
The formula for calculating deflection of coil of spring:
σc = σs/Nc
Where:
σc = Deflection of Coil of Spring (Nc)
σs = Total Spring Deflection
Nc = Number of Effective Spring Coils
Let’s solve an example;
Find the deflection of coil of spring when the total spring deflection is 24 and the number of effective spring coils is 12.
This implies that;
σs = Total Spring Deflection = 24
Nc = Number of Effective Spring Coils = 12
σc = σs / Nc
σc = 24/12
σc = 2
Therefore, the deflection of coil of spring is 2 m.
Calculating the Total Spring Deflection when the Deflection of Coil of Spring and the Number of Effective Spring Coils is Given.
σs = σc x Nc
Where;
σs = Total Spring Deflection
σc = Deflection of Coil of Spring (Nc)
Nc = Number of Effective Spring Coils
Let’s solve an example;
Find the total spring deflection when the deflection of coil of spring is 10 and the number of effective spring coils is 5.
This implies that;
σc = Deflection of Coil of Spring (Nc) = 10
Nc = Number of Effective Spring Coils = 5
σs = σc x Nc
σs = 10 x 5
σs = 50
Therefore, the total spring deflection is 50.
Calculating the Number of Effective Spring Coils when the Deflection of Coil of Spring and the Total Spring Deflection is Given.
Nc = σs / σc
Where;
Nc = Number of Effective Spring Coils
σc = Deflection of Coil of Spring (Nc)
σs = Total Spring Deflection
Let’s solve an example;
Find the number of effective spring coils when the deflection of coil of spring is 2 and the total spring deflection is 20.
This implies that;
σc = Deflection of Coil of Spring (Nc) = 2
σs = Total Spring Deflection = 20
Nc = σs / σc
Nc = 20 / 2
Nc = 10
Therefore, the number of effective spring coils is 10.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Material Selection under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Deflection of Coil of Spring under Material Selection
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the deflection of coil of spring according to the respective parameter which is the Total Spring Deflection (σs) and Number of Effective Spring Coils (Nc).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Total Spring Deflection (σs) is 24 and Number of Effective Spring Coils (Nc) is 12.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the deflection of coil of spring and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
