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Torsion Spring

(Template Builder) Driveline Components -> Torsion Spring -> New/Modify Comprehensive Help

Defines a torsion spring. See Torsion Springs.

From this dialog box you can request first attempt values for stiffness and damping, according to cross section and material characteristics. The dialog box has two modes: create and modify.

For the option:	Do the following:
Tips on Entering Object Names in Text Boxes.
Torsion Spring Name	If creating a torsion spring, enter a string to define its name. If modifying a torsion spring, enter the database name of an existing torsion spring.
I Part	Enter the name of the I part on which the torsion spring will act.
J Part	Enter the name of the J part on which the torsion spring will act.
Construction Frame	Enter the name of an existing construction frame that defines the z-axis along which the torsion spring torque will act.
Spring Type	Select if you want the spring to be linear or nonlinear. When the spring is linear, you can easily calculate the spring stiffness based on the geometric and material parameters.
Damping	Enter a real number that defines the torsion spring damping. Adams Driveline uses this value to model the elastic connection between the I part and the J part.
Preload	Enter the preload force for the torsion spring. Preload force is the force of the torsion spring in its preload position.
If you set Spring Type to Linear, Adams Driveline displays the following option:
Stiffness	Enter a real number that defines the torsion spring stiffness. Adams Driveline uses this value to model the elastic connection between the I part and the J part.
If you set Spring Type to Nonlinear, Adams Driveline displays the following options:
Property File	Specify a torsion spring property file. Tips on Entering File Names in Text Boxes.
Hysteresis	Enter a real number that defines the total hysteresis torque. Adams Driveline applies half this torque value in either direction.
	Select to display the Modify Entity Comments dialog box, where you can add multi-line comments to any entity to describe its purpose and function. Learn about Recording Comments.
	Select to display the Calculate Material Characteristics dialog box, which you can use to compute the spring torsional stiffness once you specify the material, the section radius, and length.