Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring = (Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)/(2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring))^(1/3)
L = (C*(E*n*b*t^3)/(2*P))^(1/3)
This formula uses 7 Variables
Variables Used
Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring - (Measured in Meter) - The Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring is defined as half the length of a semi-elliptic spring.
Nip in Leaf Spring - (Measured in Meter) - Nip in Leaf Spring is defined as the initial gap between the extra full-length leaf and the graduated-length leaf before the assembly.
Modulus of Elasticity of Spring - (Measured in Pascal) - Modulus of Elasticity of Spring is a quantity that measures the spring's wire resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied to it.
Total Number of Leaves - Total Number of Leaves is defined as the sum of graduated length leaves and extra full length leaves.
Width of Leaf - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Leaf is defined as the width of each leaf present in a multi-leaf spring.
Thickness of Leaf - (Measured in Meter) - Thickness of Leaf is defined as the thickness of each leaf present in a multi-leaf spring.
Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring - (Measured in Newton) - Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring is defined as the net amount of force that is acting onto the spring.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Nip in Leaf Spring: 13.5 Millimeter --> 0.0135 Meter (Check conversion here)
Modulus of Elasticity of Spring: 207000 Newton per Square Millimeter --> 207000000000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Total Number of Leaves: 18 --> No Conversion Required
Width of Leaf: 108 Millimeter --> 0.108 Meter (Check conversion here)
Thickness of Leaf: 12 Millimeter --> 0.012 Meter (Check conversion here)
Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring: 37500 Newton --> 37500 Newton No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
L = (C*(E*n*b*t^3)/(2*P))^(1/3) --> (0.0135*(207000000000*18*0.108*0.012^3)/(2*37500))^(1/3)
Evaluating ... ...
L = 0.500219882382634
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.500219882382634 Meter -->500.219882382634 Millimeter (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
500.219882382634 500.2199 Millimeter <-- Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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12 Nipping of Leaf Spring Calculators

Number of Full Length Leaves given Initial Pre-load Required to Close Gap
Go Number of Full length Leaves = (2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves*Total Number of Leaves*Pre load for leaf spring)/(2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring-3*Pre load for leaf spring*Total Number of Leaves)
Number of Graduated length leaves given Initial Pre-Load required to close gap
Go Number of Graduated Length Leaves = (3*Total Number of Leaves*Number of Full length Leaves*Pre load for leaf spring)/((2*Number of Full length Leaves*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring)-(2*Total Number of Leaves*Pre load for leaf spring))
Force Applied at End of Spring given Pre-Load Required to Close Gap
Go Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring = Pre load for leaf spring*(Total Number of Leaves*(3*Number of Full length Leaves+2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves))/(2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves*Number of Full length Leaves)
Total Number of Leaves given Pre-Load Required to Close Gap
Go Total Number of Leaves = 2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves*Number of Full length Leaves*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring/(Pre load for leaf spring*(3*Number of Full length Leaves+2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves))
Initial Pre-Load Required to Close Gap
Go Pre load for leaf spring = 2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves*Number of Full length Leaves*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring/(Total Number of Leaves*(3*Number of Full length Leaves+2*Number of Graduated Length Leaves))
Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring
Go Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring = (Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)/(2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring))^(1/3)
Thickness of Each Leaf given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring
Go Thickness of Leaf = (2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring*Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring^3/(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Nip in Leaf Spring))^(1/3)
Force Applied at End of Spring
Go Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring = Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*(Thickness of Leaf^3))/(2*(Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring^3))
Total Number of Leaves given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring
Go Total Number of Leaves = 2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring*Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring^3/(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Nip in Leaf Spring*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)
Width of Each Leaf given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring
Go Width of Leaf = 2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring*Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring^3/(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Nip in Leaf Spring*Thickness of Leaf^3)
Modulus of Elasticity given Initial Nip of Spring
Go Modulus of Elasticity of Spring = 2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring*Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring^3/(Nip in Leaf Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)
Initial Nip in Leaf Spring
Go Nip in Leaf Spring = 2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring*Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring^3/(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)

Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring Formula

Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring = (Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)/(2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring))^(1/3)
L = (C*(E*n*b*t^3)/(2*P))^(1/3)

Define Nip of the Spring?

The initial gap C between the extra full-length leaf and the graduated-length leaf before the assembly is called a ‘nip’. Such pre-stressing, achieved by a difference in radii of curvature, is known as ‘nipping’. Nipping is common in automobile suspension springs.

How to Calculate Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring?

Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring calculator uses Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring = (Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)/(2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring))^(1/3) to calculate the Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring, Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring is defined as a rigid structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end. Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring is denoted by L symbol.

How to calculate Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring, enter Nip in Leaf Spring (C), Modulus of Elasticity of Spring (E), Total Number of Leaves (n), Width of Leaf (b), Thickness of Leaf (t) & Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring (P) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring calculation can be explained with given input values -> 500219.9 = (0.0135*(207000000000*18*0.108*0.012^3)/(2*37500))^(1/3).

FAQ

What is Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring?
Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring is defined as a rigid structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end and is represented as L = (C*(E*n*b*t^3)/(2*P))^(1/3) or Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring = (Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)/(2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring))^(1/3). Nip in Leaf Spring is defined as the initial gap between the extra full-length leaf and the graduated-length leaf before the assembly, Modulus of Elasticity of Spring is a quantity that measures the spring's wire resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied to it, Total Number of Leaves is defined as the sum of graduated length leaves and extra full length leaves, Width of Leaf is defined as the width of each leaf present in a multi-leaf spring, Thickness of Leaf is defined as the thickness of each leaf present in a multi-leaf spring & Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring is defined as the net amount of force that is acting onto the spring.
How to calculate Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring?
Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring is defined as a rigid structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end is calculated using Length of Cantilever of Leaf Spring = (Nip in Leaf Spring*(Modulus of Elasticity of Spring*Total Number of Leaves*Width of Leaf*Thickness of Leaf^3)/(2*Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring))^(1/3). To calculate Length of Cantilever given Initial Nip of Leaf Spring, you need Nip in Leaf Spring (C), Modulus of Elasticity of Spring (E), Total Number of Leaves (n), Width of Leaf (b), Thickness of Leaf (t) & Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring (P). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Nip in Leaf Spring, Modulus of Elasticity of Spring, Total Number of Leaves, Width of Leaf, Thickness of Leaf & Force Applied at End of Leaf Spring and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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