A novel finite element model for helical springs

Authors
Jiang, WG Henshall, JL
Citation
Wg. Jiang et Jl. Henshall, A novel finite element model for helical springs, FINITE EL A, 35(4), 2000, pp. 363-377
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering Mathematics
Journal title
FINITE ELEMENTS IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
ISSN journal
0168874X → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
363 - 377
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-874X(20000701)35:4<363:ANFEMF>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A general and accurate finite element model for helical springs subject to axial loads (extension or/and torsion) is developed in this paper. Due to t he establishment of precise boundary conditions, only a slice of the wire c ross-section needs to be modelled; hence, more accurate results can be achi eved. An example application to a circular cross-sectional spring is analys ed in detail. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.