How to Calculate and Solve for Force Independent Constant | Material Selection
Last Updated on July 23, 2021
The image above represents force independent constant.
To compute for force independent constant, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring (D) and Cross-section Diameter of Spring (d).
The formula for calculating force independent constant:
Kw = 1.60(D/d)-0.14
Where:
Kw = Force Independent Constant
D = Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring
d = Cross-section Diameter of Spring
Let’s solve an example;
Find the force independent constant when the centre to centre diameter of spring is 44 and the cross-section diameter of spring is 11.
This implies that;
D = Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring = 44
d = Cross-section Diameter of Spring = 11
Kw = 1.60(D/d)-0.14
Kw = 1.60(44/11)-0.14
Kw = 1.60(4)-0.14
Kw = 1.60(0.82)
Kw = 1.317
Therefore, the force independent constant is 1.317.
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Now, Click on Material Selection under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Force Independent Constant under Material Selection
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the force independent constant according to the respective parameter which is the Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring (D) and Cross-section Diameter of Spring (d).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring (D) is 44 and Cross-section Diameter of Spring (d) is 11.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the force independent constant and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
