Hysteresis in helical coils springs

In summary, the conversation discusses the occurrence of hysteresis in helical springs and the methods of plotting deformation versus load curves. It is mentioned that hysteresis occurs in ferromagnetic and ferroelectric materials, as well as in the deformation of certain materials in response to a varying force. The reason for this occurrence is further questioned, and it is suggested that practically, the lines may not be collinear due to strain hardening or irreversibility effects, but theoretically they should be.
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Hi,

Do helical springs have hysteresis. Say I do an exercise of plotting deformation Vs load curve of a helical spring, one way will be starting from load zero and increasing till the spring achieves solid length. The other way will be loading the spring till solid length and measuring deformation during releasing load progressively. Will both the methods give collinear lines?

If there is a hysteresis (of helical springs in specific), why does it occur?

Thanks.
 
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Hysteresis occurs in ferromagnetic materials and ferroelectric materials, as well as in the deformation of some materials (such as rubber bands and shape-memory alloys) in response to a varying force.
so in all we can say that
"where there is deformation hysteresis is there"
 
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Thanks Swap.. But why exactly does this occur?
 
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Ok
 
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k.udhy first of all
as u said u practically performed this
in that case u might not get co-llinear lines because of strain hardening effect or because of irreversibility effect

but theorotically it will be co-linear
 
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whatever total total energy absorbe durring loading(Resilience)=total energy release durring unloading
FOR THEROTICALLY
 
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BUT ACTUALLY IT WILL NOT LIKE THAT
 
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It's not instant messaging.

Please use full sentences and don't post a message until you have completed it. You Don't have to click post where you would pause when speaking.
 

Related to Hysteresis in helical coils springs

1. What is hysteresis in helical coil springs?

Hysteresis in helical coil springs refers to the energy loss that occurs when a spring is compressed and then released. This energy loss is due to the internal friction and resistance within the spring.

2. How does hysteresis affect the performance of helical coil springs?

Hysteresis can affect the performance of helical coil springs by causing a decrease in the spring's stiffness and overall force output. This can lead to changes in the spring's load-deflection characteristics and can also cause the spring to lose its ability to return to its original shape after being compressed.

3. What factors can contribute to hysteresis in helical coil springs?

There are several factors that can contribute to hysteresis in helical coil springs, including the material properties of the spring, the design and shape of the spring, the amount of preload applied to the spring, and the frequency and amplitude of cyclic loading.

4. Can hysteresis be reduced in helical coil springs?

While hysteresis cannot be completely eliminated, it can be reduced in helical coil springs by choosing materials with lower internal friction, optimizing the design and shape of the spring, and minimizing the amount of preload and cyclic loading on the spring.

5. How is hysteresis in helical coil springs measured?

Hysteresis in helical coil springs can be measured by conducting load-deflection tests and comparing the force outputs during compression and release cycles. The difference between these forces is a measure of the hysteresis loss in the spring.

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