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Experiment 10

The document outlines an experiment to study a spring testing machine, detailing the theory behind springs and their applications in various mechanical systems. It provides a step-by-step procedure for measuring spring dimensions, loading the spring, and recording deflection to determine the spring constant. Observations and calculations are to be documented, emphasizing the importance of accurate measurements in the experiment.

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Experiment 10

The document outlines an experiment to study a spring testing machine, detailing the theory behind springs and their applications in various mechanical systems. It provides a step-by-step procedure for measuring spring dimensions, loading the spring, and recording deflection to determine the spring constant. Observations and calculations are to be documented, emphasizing the importance of accurate measurements in the experiment.

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EXPERIMENT NO.

10

OBJECT: - To study the spring testing machine.

DIAGRAM:-

THEORY: - Springs are elastic member which distort under load and regain their
original shape when load is removed. They are used in railway carriages, motor cars,
scooters, motorcycles, rickshaws, governors etc. According to their uses the springs
perform the following Functions:
1) To absorb shock or impact loading as in carriage springs.
2) To store energy as in clock springs.
3) To apply forces to and to control motions as in brakes and clutches.
4) To measure forces as in spring balances.
5) To change the variations characteristic of a member as in flexible mounting
of motors.
The spring is usually made of either high carbon steel (0.7 to 1.0%) or medium
carbon alloy steels. Phosphor bronze, brass, 18/8 stainless steel and metal and other
metal alloys are used for corrosion resistance spring. Several types of spring are
available for different application. Springs may classify as helical springs, leaf springs
and flat spring depending upon their shape. They are fabricated of high shear strength
materials such as high carbon alloy steels spring form elements of not only mechanical
system but also structural system. In several cases it is essential to idealize complex
structural systems by suitable spring.

MATERIAL TESTING LABORATORY


DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA, KONI, BILASPUR
PROCEDURE:-
1) Measure the diameter of the wire of the spring by using the micrometer.
2) Measure the diameter of spring coils by using the Vernier callipers
3) Count the number of turns.
4) Insert the spring in the spring testing machine and load the spring by a
suitable weight and note the corresponding axial deflection in tension.
5) Increase the load and take the corresponding axial deflection
readings.
6) Plot a curve between load and deflection. The shape of the curve
gives the stiffness of the spring.

OBESERVATION:-

Least count of micrometer = ……mm


d =………mm (Mean of three
Diameter of the spring wire
readings)
Least count of Vernier caliper = ……mm
D = ……mm (mean of three
Diameter of the spring coil
readings)
Mean coil diameter Dm = D - d……mm
Number of turns n=

OBESERVATION TABLE & CALCULATION:-

Load,W Deflection,(δ) Stiffness K = W / δ


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(N) (mm) N / mm
1
2
3
4
Mean k = ……

Modulus of rigidity (C) = (8W D3m n) / (δ d4)


Spring Index = (Dm) / D

RESULT:- The value of spring constant k of spring is found to be----------- N / mm.

PRECAUTION:-
1) The dimension of spring was measured accurately.
2) Deflection obtained in spring was measured accurately.

MATERIAL TESTING LABORATORY


DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA, KONI, BILASPUR

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