Fatigue Failure In Springs

Author:  Kurasz, George
Source:  Machine Design, May 6, 1976, p. 106
Doc ID:  1976001
Year of Publication:  1976
Abstract:  
Springs are usually squeezed into the smallest possible space, then stressed to the highest limit. As a result, fatigue failure takes a heavy toll. But fatigue can be avoided by properly balancing such parameters as available space, material, rate of load application, and operating environment.