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hl3l961

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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING

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Report; SA-TR15-1104

Date: 30 April 1963

CMS Code: 5011.11.83800.08

Report Title: Design Analyals of Belleville Washer Springs

H. P. SW1ESK0WSK1 Mathematician

J STANLEY C. SKEIBER Approved^

'J STANLEY t. SKEIBER JjJ Lt Col, Ord Corps

■" Chief, Res and Eng Dlv

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SUESP Kooa 722 Rev. 10 Jun 63

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The findings In this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Array position.

DDC AVAILABILITV NOTICE. Qualified requesters may obtain copies of this report from DDC.

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Report: SA-TR15-1104

Date: 30 April 1963

CMS Code: 5011.11.83800.08

Report Title: Design Analysis of Belleville Washer Springs

Author 4f ^ <dMMMCdwitMlM»i Approved H. P. SWIESKOWSKI Mathematician

i/ STANLEY C. /iVf Lt Col, Ord

Chief. Res

KE1BER Corps

and Eng Div

Preparing Agency: Springfield Armory, Springfield, Mass.

Project Title: Basic Research in Physical Sciences (Engineering Sciences)

This TECHNICAL REPORT,to the extent known, does not contain any patentable material, copyrighted and/or copyrightable material, trade secrets, or trade names.

NONLIMITATION ON REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION. This is a nonlimited distribution report. Initial distribution of the report has been made in accordance with the attached distribution list. Reproduction and/or distribution by any installation or agency is authorized.

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REPORT SA-TR15-1104

ABSTRACT

A theoretical study was made to obtain data to establish an analytical method for the design of Belleville washers for energy storage and to modify the conventional formulas to replace the dependent variables with the Independent or known values. These modified formulas were subsequently used to establish the stress reduction of a nested spring system and to determine an optimum stacking arrangement. A simpli- fied and direct method for the design of washers for energy capacity was established. Final working stress Is proportional to the square root of the energy requirement, and Is Inversely proportional to the outside diameter and the square root of the solid height. The study further shows that the final stress Is at a minimum when the diameter ratio A s ££ equals 1.7. The one-parallel series of the stacking arrangements considered Is the most efficient for energy storage. Detailed derivations are shown and results discussed.

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REPORT SA-TR15-1104

CONTENTS

Pase

Nomenclature (11)

Subject 1

Object I

Sumnsry of Conclusions 1

Introduction 2

Discussion of Analysis 2

Part I - Basic Assumptions and Derivation of Design 2 Formulas

Part II - Comparison of a Single Spring with a Nested 7 Arrangement

Part III - Comparison of a One-Parallel Series with a 10 Two-Parallel Series and a Three-Parallel Series

General Remarks and Useful Formulas 13

Conclusions and Recommendations 14

Appendix A - Illustrations 16

Appendix B - Reference 23

Appendix C - Distribution 24

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REPORT SA-TR15-110A

Symbols

D0 ■ O.D.

I.D.

h

t

H,

HF

P

P, - HF . H,

P

s

s.

I

Q

A

B

Y

c2

N

NOMENCLATURE

Definitions Dimensions

Outside diameter in.

Inside diameter in.

Disk height in.

Thickness of washer in.

Solid height of spring assembly in.

Free height of spring assembly in.

Deflection in.

Total stroke in.

Load lb

Energy capacity in.-lb

Stress psl

Final stress psl

Modulus of elasticity psl

Poisson's ratio

Diameter ratio

Helght-thlckness ratio

Constant

Constant

Constant

Number of washers In one-parallel series

(U)

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Symbols

i

pO oO EN. S,,

E1 S1

'•2

N3

S«3

NCHENCLATURE - Continued

Definltlona

Variation Index of final stress

Energy capacity and final stress of outer spring in nested design

Energy capacity and final stress of inner spring in nested design

For two-parallel series

Number of parallel units each con- taining two washers

Height-thickness ratio

Final stress

For three-parallel series

Number of parallel units each con- taining three washers

Height-thickness ratio

Final stress

Basic Equations

REPORT SA-TR15-110A

Dimensions

in.-lb, p8i

in.-lb, psi

psi

psi

(a) B . kit • Fg/H8 (b) H,

(d) Y . 6 [A-II Tfln A [_ A ^

(e) C! . f A-l . ^] _6 I In A I TT In A

Nt (c) A . O.D./I.D.

(f) c2 ■ 3(A-n 77 In A

(Hi)

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REPORT SA-TR15-U0A

SUBJECT

Aa «n«lytlc«l method for the design of Belleville washer« for energy storage was developed.

OBJECTIVES

1. To develop an analytical procedure for the design of Belleville washers for energy capacity.

2. To determine the stress reduction that la obtained by re- placing a single washer assembly by a nested arrangement.

3. To determine the optimum stacking arrangement of Bellavilla washers.

SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS

Result« of this study show that the final working stress la di- rectly proportional to the square root of the energy requirement, and Inversely proportional to the outside diameter and the square root of the solid height of the spring assembly. These results also show^that the final stress Is at a minimum when the diameter ratio A : T37 e<lu*l« I.?. However, the range 1.5 ^A^ 2.0 should be con- sidered a favorable design range since the stress Increases In this Interval, at most, by 3 per cent. In the practical range of the helght-thlckneas ratio (B), the find stress varies directly with B.

A stress reduction of 14 per cent Is obtained by the substitu- tion of a 2-sprlng nest for a single spring. The reduction Is In- dependent of the space envelope of the single spring.

Of the three stacking arrangements that were investigated - ona-parallel series, two-parallel series, and three-parallel series it was shown that (In the practical range of B values) the one- parallel series Is the most efficient for energy storage.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Previous design method« for Belleville washers for energy storage frequently Involved the use of a maze of complex nomographs, numerous tables, and a series of tedious calculations. The method outlined In this report Is a direct method requiring a minimum amount of calcula- tions. This method shows lomedlately whether Belleville washers can be designed within safe stress levels to accommodate a given set of energy-apace requirements. Also It represents a departure from pre- vious published design methods since the solid height of the spring assembly la Introduced as a basic design parameter and the entire spring assembly (rather than the elementary washer) la considered at the outaat of design. This method shows the effect of the outside dlanater, the energy capacity, and the «olid height on the variation of tha maximum working stress and Indicate« the optimum design value« for ratloa A • HJL. and B ■ £ ■

I.D. t

2. DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS

Part I - Basic A««umptlon3 and Derivation of Design Formulas

For simplification of the analysis, the minimum working height of the spring is considered equal to the solid height and no spring compression is required for assembly. I.e., the stroke, Fa ■ Hy - Hs. Basic dimensions of a single washer and an assembly of washers stacked in one-parallel series arrangement are shown In Figure 1. This type of arrangement is exclusively treated In the first part of the discussion.

The height-thickness ratio B • h/t determines the slope of the load-deflection curve. The general shapes of load-deflection curve« obtained from various B values when the washer or an assembly Is compressed from free height to solid height are Illustrated In Figure 2.

The conventional load and the stress formulas for Belleville washers are:

Load • P ■ 4EF (1-Q2)TD^

Stress ■ I ■ 4EF (l-Q2)">o

(h-F)(h-F)t + t3 (I)

qCh-F) « C2t (2)

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2. DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

Equation (2) gives the value of the compresslve stress that Is acting on the convex side of the inner diameter and has a maximum value when f . h of

j [ciH S8 • ^EBt2 \Cl I * C2|

The energy stored in one washer, when compressed from free height to the flat position, is obtained by integration of equation (1)

EN ■ /l* PdF " 4E fth4 + t3 h2 (^)

And for an assembly of N washers in series

EN . N4E th4 + t2h2 ] N (l-Q^)YD2 [T ~2 J (5)

With the aid of equations a and b, equation (5) is transformed to

^i.2 EN ■ EH8t I fef ^ 43 (6) 2(l-Q^)YD^

Equations (3) and (6) combined give the expression

S8 = 4 1/ 2EEN /Cj B + C2 ) (7) Do|l-Q2)H8(B^) V l 2 '

and for the usual spring steel materials where E ■ 3(W06 p.s.i. and Q • .3, equation (7) can be written as

■• 32.480 \/ E"N ftlB + C2) (8) Do V HB teU Y V 2

For all practical purposes, the stress at solid height (final stress) can be considered the maximum working stress in the spring. This Is particularly true for small arms applications where spring space is limited and where the impact type loading is inherent in weapon function. In the design of Belleville washers, one of the main considerations is that of keeping the final stress at a safe and reasonable level. Equation (8) shows that the final stress is inversely proportional to the outside diameter and the square root of the solid height. Therefore,

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DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

these two values should be made as large as space requirements will allow. Doubling the value of the outside diameter (keeping all other variables constant) will result In a 50 per cant reduction In the final strasa. A similar Increase in the solid height will produce a 30 par cant reduction. Equation (8) further shows that the final stress Is directly proportional to the energy capacity, e.g., a two- fold increase in the energy requirement will effect a 41 per cent stress increase.

The values for the outside diameter, the solid height, and the energy capacity are usually given within narrow limits for a particu- lar application. The outside diameter is determined by the hole dia- meter into which the spring must fit. The solid height is usually taken aa .90 times the minimum operating height; the energy capacity is prescribed by functional considerations.

The question now is. What values of A - y^* and B : h/t should be selected so that the final stress is at a minimum? Viaual exami- nation of Equation (8) does not readily show the stress effect of the two ratios. However, a nomogram clearly Illustrates their in- fluence. In Figure 3, a family of curves is obtained by plotting the final stress factor s'e with respect to ratio A with ratio B act- ing as a parameter. For graphical expediency, a modified expression of equation (8) is plotted in Figure 3.

1

fB2+4)T (c, | • cz) (8A)

Final stress as shown in Figure 3 is at a minimum when the dia- meter ratio A ■ 1.7 for all values of B. However, for a given B value, the final stress increases at most by 3 per cent in the range l.S$A^2.0. Therefore, the range 1.5^ A < 2.0 should be con- sidered as a favorable design range. Furthermore, Figure 3 shows that in the favorable diameter ratio range, the final stress Increases with Increasing values of B. This condition is true except for the height-thickness ratio of B ■ 3 since in the range 1.5S Kg 2.0, the final stress is less than that for smaller B values (1 £ B^ 2). However, it should be pointed out that Belleville washers have been generally designed for energy capacity with B values less that unity because of the required short working stroke and the necessity Co provide a high degree of stability.

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2. DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

Detlgn Example

Application of the method is outlined in the following example.

Given space-energy requirements:

Outside diameter, D0 a .900 in.

Solid height, H, « 2.035 in.

Stroke, Fs - .A07 in.

Energy requirement, EN s 100 in.-lb

Material, AISI 6150

Step I - To obtain minimum final stress S8, select A ■ O.D./l.D. s 1.7, therefore T - .61 Ci ■ 1.15 C, » 1.26.

Step II - In the absence of stroke requirement, select B as small as practical. In this case a stroke of .407 is required which means B . h - F, - .20

t H,

Step III - Calculate final working stress with equation (0)

S8 - 32.480 i / EN (b| B4-C2) Do 1/ H8(B^)Y

2

- 32.480 1/ .900 f

100 (l.I5(.l) + 1.26) . 222,000 p.a.i, 2.035(4.04)(.61)

If the stress value of 222,000 p.si. is acceptable, the thickness t now can be calculated from either equation (3) or (6)

Step IV From Equation (3)

[/s, (1-Q2)T D* \/ 222.000f.91)(.bl)(.81) 1 745 (Ci B I C2) - V 3(30.106)(.2)(1.375) = .055 In.

2

Step V - Solve for disk height h, h ■ Bt ■ .2(.055) a .011

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DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

Step VI - Solve for number of washer« - N = H8 : 2.035 r 37 t~ .055

Complete Design Data - Spring A

Thickness. .055"

Disk height, .011"

Number of washers, 37

Outside diameter, .900

A ■ O.D./I.D. x 1.7; therefor«, I.D. ■ .930, T ■ .61, C^ • 1.13, and C2 ■ 1.26

Height-thickness ratio, .20

Energy capacity, 100 la.-lb

Final «tress, 222,000 p.s.l.

Material, AISI 6150 (E ■ 30.106 and Q ■ .3)

It i« interesting to note that the analysis «how« that increased «prlng travel can be obtained with no corresponding Increase la final stress. At point A s 2.0 and S, a 1.07 (Figure 3) Che two curve«, B - 1 and B = 3, Intersect. This, therefore, indicate« that two spring designs occupying the same spring «pace (i.e., Hs «ad D0) will have equal energy capacities and equal final stresses. However, their total travel, Fs, will be In Che proportion of 3 Co I. For a numerical example, the following spring requirement« are considered:

Outside diameter, D0 ■ 2.300"

Inside diameter. Di - 1.150 "

Solid height, H« - 1,650"

Total travel. Fa < 3.000"

Energy requirement, 342 la.-lb

Material, AISI 6150

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2. DISCUSSION ANALYSIS - Continued

A pair of designs that corresponds to the Intersection B : 1 and B ■ 3 is as follows:

Nomenclature

Outside diameter, D0 (In.)

Inside diameter, Di (In.)

Height, h (In.)

Thickness, t (in.)

Helght-thlckness ratio, h/t ■ B

Diameter ratio, O.D./l.D. ■ A

Number of washers

Solid height. H8 (in.)

Final stress, Ss (p.s.l.)

Energy capacity, EN (In.-lb.)

Material

It Is to be observed that the solid height, the outside diameter, the final stress, and the energy capacity of both designs are equal. The load-deflection diagrams for each design are shown In Figure 4. The energy capacity of Design B Is represented by the positive In- clined lines; that of Design C, by the negative Inclined lines. The energy content that Is common to both designs Is Indicated by the double-cross hatched area. The total travel for Design C (A.95 In.) Is three times that of Design B (1.65 In.).

Part II - Comparison of a Single Spring with a Nested Arrangement

For simplification of the analysis. It Is assumed that there Is no diametral clearance between the nested springs. Furthermore, for a meaningful comparison, bo'.h assemblies should have the same values for the following characteristics.

Spring B Spring C

2.300 2.300

1.150 1.150

.055 .075

.055 .025

1.0 3.0

2.0 2.0

30 66

1.65 1.65

218,000 218,000

342 342

AIS I 6150 AISI 6150

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DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS Continued

o i a. Energy capacity, E^ • EN + EN

b. Stroke, F8

c. Solid height, H8

d. Diameter ratio, A * 1.7

e. Material, AISI 6150

f. Outside diameter (I.e., outside diameter of nested arrange- ment equals outside diameter of single spring)

Properties of the single spring are given by Equation (8). Similarly, the nested system (Figure 5) is described.

for outer spring

S° . 32.480 Do

for inner spring 1

Sf s 32.480

Do

1.7

I HS(BS-4)Y

12 I/ H8(B^+4)Y

(Cl | + C2 )

(Cl B + C2 ^

(9)

(10)

For efficient design, the stress in the nested arrangement should be equally distributed, i.e., S° ■ If. Therefore, E qu«tions (9) and (10) result in

2.89 E N o

(11)

From basic assumption EN - EN + E^j and ftjuatloa (11),it follows that

EN - 1.346 EN (12)

The relationship between the final stress of the single spring and that of the nested spring is derived from Equations (8), (9) and (12) as

Sg ■ 1.16 Sg (13)

(8)

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2. DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

Therefore, the percentage reduction in final stress that is gained by the substitution of a nested arrangement for a single spring is

Ss AS 7. reduction = S. - Sg 100 ■ 1.16 100 . litX

The stress reduction is constant and applies generally since It is independent of the solid height and outside diameter of the single spring.

Nun er leal Example

If the final «tress (222,000 p.s.l.) of Spring A in Part I is assumed to be excessive, then the use of a nested arrangement will allow thla stress to be reduced to 191,000 p.s.i., le., a stress reduction of 31,000 p.s.l. A nested arrangement that is equivalent to Spring A in energy and space conditions is as follows:

Nomenclature

Thickness (in.)

Disk height (in.)

Number of washers

Outside diameter (in.)

Inside diameter (in.)

A > CD./I.D.

Height-thickness ratio

Energy capacity (in.-lb.)

Final stress (p.s.l.)

Stroke (in.)

Solid height (in.)

Material

Outer Spr inS Inner Sprin«

.051 .030

.0102 .006

40 68

.900 .530

.530 .312

1.7 1.7

.20 .20

74 26

191,000 191,000

.408 .408

2.040 2.040

AISI 6150 AISI 6150

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DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

The solid height and the total stroke of the nested design are not exactly equal to those of the single spring because the number of washers In each spring has to be a whole number. However, the differences are negligible and, for comparison purposes, are con- sidered equal.

Part III - Comparison of a One-Parallel Series with a Two-Parallel Series and a Three-Parallel Series

Again, for a valid comparison, all spring assemblies should have the same values for:

a. Energy capacity, EN

b. Stroke, Ps

c. Solid height, Hs

d. Diameter ratio, A • 1.7

e. Material, AISI 6150

f. Outside diameter, D0

For two washers in parallel, the load-deflection formula is

Load i • 2 / 4EF jj:h-F)(h-F)t «■ t^l(lA) | (l-Q2)YD2 2 j

The energy stored in the washers upon compression from free to solid height is

>. ■ /o' P dF 8E

(1-Q2)YD2 8 [f ♦ tV (4A)

and for N2 pairs of washers stacked in a two-parallel series, as shown in Figure 5, the energy is

EN z N2 8 E

<1-Q2)YD2

th4 + tV «¥-] (5A)

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DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

With the Equations H8 - 2 N2 t and B2 s h, t

Equation (5A) la transformed to

EN « EH, t4 B^ (Eg ♦ 4)

2(1-Q2)Y Dl

The solid stress of the two-parallel series Is

.2 Sa2 • ^E B2t

(1-Q2)Y D*

(Ci Bj + C2) 2

<6A)

(3A)

Equations (3A) and (6A) combined give the following expression for the two-parallel series:

!s2 * 4 l/ 2g EN Dor( 1-Q2) H8 (B^ I '4)Y

(Cx B2 ♦ 02) r (7A)

The relationship between the final stress of the one-parallel series and the final stress of two-parallel series Is derived from Equations (7) and (7A) as

92

Bj -t- <♦

B2 + 4

cl B -t-

2 C2

Cl B2 ♦ C2 _ 2 m

(14)

From the given condition that both assemblies should have equal strokes, It follows that

2B ■ B2

Therefore, Equation (14) Is rewritten as

!i ■ !/■* ♦ 1 [51» * »1] SS2 V B2 + 4 C^ * C2

(15)

(16)

A graph of Equation (16) lM sriown In Figure 6. It can be seen that In the practical range or B, (B < 1), the one-parallel series Is more efficient that the two-parallel series. This Is particularly true for B values between .3 and .6 where an 8 per cent stress reduc- tion can be realized.

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2. DISCUSSION OP ANALYSIS - Continued

Similarly, the final stress of the three-parallel series, shown In Figure 5, Is

2 E EN (l-Q*)H8 (B^ + 4)Y

(Cl ^ + C2) (17)

Since both assemblies have equal strokes when Equation (17) and Equation (7) are combined. It follows that

ss ■l/n1** 7— V Bz + 4

cl B + C2 2

Cl 3B + c2 2

(18)

Equation (18) Is also plotted (Figure 6). It Is shown that, In the practical B range, the one-parallel series offers a better utiliza- tion of spring space than a three-parallel series. For example, two

Ss spring assemblies corresponding to point B . .4 and J?" . .87-a one-

parallel series (B 1 .4) and a three-parallel series (B3 . 1.2) - will have equal strokes, energy capacities, and occupy the same space. However, the final stress of the one-parallel series will be 13 per cent less. A pair of assemblies that corresponds to this par- ticular point Is tabulated below:

Nomenclature

N, Number of Individual washers

N3, Number of parallel units, each containing three washers

D0, Outside diameter (In.)

D^, Inside diameter (In.)

A s D0/Di, Diameter ratio

h. Height (In.)

t. Thickness (In.)

B . h/t, Helght-thlckness ratio

One-Parallel Three-Parallel Series Series

26 48

16

1.87 1.87

1.10 1.10

1.7 1.7

.034 .055

.085 .046

.4 1.2

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.884 .884

2.21 2.21

600 600

266,000 305,000

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2. DISCUSSION OF ANALYSIS - Continued

One-Parallel Three-Parallel Nomenclature Series Sertfj^

Fg, Stroke (In.)

H8, Solid height (in.)

EN, Energy capacity (in.-lb)

SSl Final stress (p.s.l.)

3. GENERAL REMARKS AND USEFUL FORMULAS

For simplification of the analysis, it was assumed that there was no Initial spring compression and also that there was no clearance be- tween the minimum operating height and solid height. However, in actual practice, it is recommended that a small precompression be ap- plied to prevent looseness and that clearance be provided to avoid loading to flat position. The two recommendations can be easily satis- fied by designing for a total energy capacity slightly larger than actually required.

Stress values given by Equations (2) and (8) are localized stresses that occur at the inner diameter and not throughout the entire cross section. Therefore, calculated stress values may, at times, exceed the yield point of the spring material and yet be permissible.

Formulas that can be used advantageously for load-deflection calculations are:

Rate ■ P . 4E t3 (19) and Rate ■ P s 4Et4 (20) F (1-0^D2YN F (i-o2)DgYH8

For the usual spring materials where

E - 30.10 p.s.i. and Q = .3, the above equations are reduced to

R«te - I « 132.106 t3 (19A) and Rate . 132.106 t4 (20A) F D3 Y N Dg Y H8

The formulas are more convenient to use than the Equation (1) and are acceptably accurate for B values less than or equal to unity where the rate is essentially linear (Figure 2).

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It was found that the final stress Is inversely proportional to the outside diameter and the square root of the solid height. There- fore, these two dimensions should be as large as space requirements will allow. Furthermore, the stress is at a minimum when the diameter ratio A i 1.7. However, the range 1.5 ^ A ^ 2.0 should be considered a favorable design range since the stress increases slightly above the minimum in this interval. Because the final stress increases directly with the height-thickness ratio, it is recommended that B be selected as small as practical, which in effect means that the total stroke be held at a minimum since B ■ F8/H8.

In the practical range of the height-thickness ratio, the one- parallel series offers better utilization öf spring space and Is pre- ferred to the two- and three-parallel series. In cverstressed appli- cations, where longitudinal and radial space is limited, considera- tion should be given to a 2-spring nested arrangement. The substitu- tion of a nest for a single spring will result in a 14 per cent stress reduction.

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APPENDICES

A - Illustrations

B - Reference

C - Distribution

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ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure I. Drawing - Single Washer and One-Parallel Series Assembly

Figure 2. Nomograph - General Shapes of Load-Deflection Curves that are Obtained for Various B Values

Figure 3. Nomograph - Variation Index of Final Stress with Respect to Diameter Ratio with Height-Thickness Ratio B as a Parameter

Figure 4. Graph - Load-Deflection Curves of Springs B and C Showing Equal Energy Contents

Figure 5. Drawing - Nested Arrangement, Two-Parallel Series Assembly and Three-Parallel Series Assembly

Figure 6. Graph - Stress Ratio S8/S S8/S with Respect to Height-Thickness Ratio ft 3

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REFERENCE

Almen, J. 0., and Laszlo, A. "The Uniform-Section Disk Spring," ASME Transactions. Vol. 58 (May 1936).

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