| Abstract |
The problems in design and application of
coil spring for suspension are considered
eventually, except the dynamic problems,
load characteristics, stress calculation,
central bend and hammering noise. These problems
come to the evaluation of end turn and treatment
of the contact between coils. This paper
describes that these problems can be analyzed
by the finite element method using the joint
elements. This analysis is also applicable
comprehensively, by means of examples, to
the problems of linear and non-linear forms,
paralleled and non-parallel compressions
and elastic-plastic compression. |