A bronze helical spring is subject to a compressive load of 1800 Ibf. The spring has 30 turns and 0.75 inch diameter wire on a mean radius of 6.10 inch. Determine the maximum shear stress and deflection in the spring? Also find the spring constant. Assume G = 7.5 x 10^6 psi.

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A bronze helical spring is subject to a compressive load of 1800 Ibf. The spring has 30 turns and 0.75 inch diameter wire on a mean radius of 6.10 inch. Determine the maximum shear stress and deflection in the spring? Also find the spring constant. Assume G = 7.5 x 10^6 psi.

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