A helical spring is made by wrapping steel wire 20 mm in diameter around a forming cylinder 150 mm in diameter. Compute the number of turns required to permit an elongation of 100 mm without exceeding a shearing stress of 140 MPa. Use the equation for light spring and G= 83 MPa. Answer: n = 17.9 turns

A helical spring is made by wrapping steel wire 20 mm in diameter around a forming cylinder 150 mm in diameter. Compute the number of turns required to permit an elongation of 100 mm without exceeding a shearing stress of 140 MPa. Use the equation for light spring and G= 83 MPa. Answer: n = 17.9 turns

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Chapter6: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Problem 6.4P: Refer to Figure P6.4. A strip load of q = 900 lb/ft2 is applied over a width B = 36 ft. Determine...

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