Springs in series (with a little twist)

[lovi]

I have two springs, they are connected in series.

I have the load-deflection curves for each spring.

How can I get a combined load-deflection curve for the two springs if placed in series?


Thanks

Lovi

 

[Low-Q]

Imagine what happens when they are connected in parallell. Then think the opposite when they are connected in series.

Vidar

 

[lovi]

If they are connected in parallel and a load is applied to them, can I assume that the load is distributed equally between the two springs? and that one spring will deflect more than the other?