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The selection and design of springs

R.S. ROPER (Chief metalogist, F. S. Ratcliffe (Rochdale) Ltd.)

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology

ISSN: 0002-2667

Article publication date: 1 December 1973

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Abstract

A SPRING is defined as a device for storing and retaining energy. This definition is very much a simplification and every designer should have some idea of what is involved in selection of springs and the design of them where necessary. This article only covers springs made from metallic materials, although mention must be made of the fact that springs may be devised from such materials as glass fibre reinforced plastics, rubber, air and other fluids.

Citation

ROPER, R.S. (1973), "The selection and design of springs", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 45 No. 12, pp. 18-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb035105

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1973, MCB UP Limited

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