Compression, extension and torsion springs; Source: Murphy & Reed Spring Manufacturing Co. A spring is one of the simplest devices for supplying mechanical energy. Springs are made of a material such ...

Compression springs are very common and used in many industries today to store (or release mechanical energy). A compression spring pushes back when an axial force is applied, allowing engineers to ...

In the world of physics and engineering, one of the core concepts is that of Hooke’s Law – a fundamental principle that defines the behavior of springs in response to an applied force. As part of this ...

Most people probably don’t think about springs until one kinks up or snaps, but most of the world’s springs are pretty crucial. The ones that aren’t go by the name Slinky. We all use and encounter ...

Elastic connections are often used to absorb and then release energy in mechanical systems. They can be found both in fairly basic applications (clothespins, pens, etc.) and in high-tech applications ...