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Hi I'm new here and I've checked everywhere on google but I can't seem to find a website that'll tell me the spring force constant of items. Also what things would be in the range of a spring force constant of 163.427 N/m/
What's the importance of a spring force constant of 1634N/m?
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In summary, a spring force constant is the measure of how much force is needed to compress a given amount of material.
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You may have better luck if you search for "modulus of elasticity". However, that only applies to small displacements. For larger displacements, the shape of the object is critically important - coil springs are shaped to produce a particular spring constant, for example, and it's very different from the spring constant of a solid block of the same steel that spring is made of.OM225 said:
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Are you trying to build something?
I found this article which shows a way to experimentally determine the value of a spring constant.
https://www.wired.com/2012/08/do-rubber-bands-act-like-springs/
I found this article which shows a way to experimentally determine the value of a spring constant.
https://www.wired.com/2012/08/do-rubber-bands-act-like-springs/
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I think your best chance of finding such a list would be if you were actually shopping for springs.OM225 said:
McMaster-Carr sells springs, selectable by "spring force constants".
As you can see, they rate them by lbs./in., so you'll have to do the conversion.
Their extension springs range from 0.004 lbs/in to 203 lbs/in, so I'm guessing you'll find what you're looking for.
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This site will help you in converting between Newtons and Pounds force. http://www.kylesconverter.com/force/Newtons-to-pounds--force
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1634N/m... So a 163kg mass compresses it 1 meter. 81.5 about half a meter. Perhaps in the ball park of the spring on a pogo stick?
What was the question?
What was the question?
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he changed that to 163.427 N/m in his first postCWatters said:
1. What is a spring force constant?
The spring force constant, also known as the spring constant or stiffness coefficient, is a measure of the stiffness of a spring. It represents the amount of force required to stretch or compress a spring by a certain distance.
2. Why is the spring force constant important?
The spring force constant is important because it determines the strength and behavior of a spring. It affects the amount of force a spring can exert, its ability to return to its original shape, and its resonance frequency.
3. How is the spring force constant measured?
The spring force constant is typically measured by applying a known force to a spring and measuring the resulting displacement. The force constant is then calculated by dividing the applied force by the displacement.
4. What is the unit of measurement for spring force constant?
The unit of measurement for spring force constant is Newtons per meter (N/m). This represents the amount of force (in Newtons) required to stretch or compress a spring by one meter.
5. How does a spring force constant of 1634N/m compare to other values?
The spring force constant can vary greatly depending on the type of spring and its dimensions. A value of 1634N/m would fall within the typical range for a medium-stiffness spring. However, it is always important to consider the specific context and application when evaluating the importance of a particular spring force constant.
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