Spring Volume: Solving Intro to Design Problem

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In summary, the conversation discusses finding the volume of a spring for an Intro to Design class. The instructor mentions that the volume cannot be calculated using the volume of a cylinder and subtracting the inner diameter. Other factors to consider in designing a spring for static loading are the spring constant, material, dimensions, free height, solid height, working height, and stress relaxation.
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For Intro to Design I am working a problem where I need to find the volume of a spring. The instructor hinted that you CANNOT use volume of a cylinder and subtract inner diameter. Please help. Thanks
 
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joeTTU said:
For Intro to Design I am working a problem where I need to find the volume of a spring. The instructor hinted that you CANNOT use volume of a cylinder and subtract inner diameter. Please help. Thanks

What information is given in your problem statement?

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NVM got it the formula for vol is =(pi*d^2)/(4)*pi*D*Nt

Nt=# of turns
 
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joeTTU said:
NVM got it the formula for vol is =(pi*d^2)/(4)*pi*D*Nt

Nt=# of turns

Correct!

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Let me ask you this though any insight in what you consider design goals for springs with static loading?
 
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joeTTU said:
Let me ask you this though any insight in what you consider design goals for springs with static loading?

Well off of the top of my head I would say the spring constant, material (e.g. will it be used in a corrosive environment), and dimensions. Probably some more that I can't think of right now!

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On top of what Stewartcs mentioned, free height vs. solid height vs. working height are very important. Also, in static springs, stress relaxation is always a concern.
 

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