Springs in Engineering

Exploring the Versatile Role of Springs in Mechanical Systems

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  • Springs
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Systems
  • instruction

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  • Course Duration
    33 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Springs
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Systems
  • instruction
Description

Springs are far more than just components of child's play; they are fundamental to a multitude of engineering applications. 

 

This course delves into the fascinating world of springs, from the simple slinky to critical industrial applications, unveiling their importance in absorbing forces, storing energy, and ensuring safety in mechanical systems. Through animated examples and practical insights, learners will discover how springs operate in valves, piping supports, safety mechanisms, and more. 

 

By the end of this course, participants will appreciate the ingenuity of springs in engineering, understanding how they're designed to manage forces, facilitate movements, and protect systems under a variety of conditions.

 

Hope to see you on the course!

 

What you will learn in this course
  • The fundamental working principles of springs behind compression, extension, and energy storage.
  • The role of springs in absorbing and managing forces to prevent damage to neighbouring objects or systems.
  • The concept of variable piping supports and how springs allow for thermal expansion and contraction in piping systems.
  • Various types of springs used in different tools and their specific applications, such as in valves, piping supports, and safety devices.
  • How springs are used to maintain or alter the state of mechanical systems.
  • Safety mechanisms that utilize springs, including relief valves and quick-closing valves, to prevent overpressurization and ensure system integrity.
Who this course is for:
  • Engineering students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical systems containing springs and their applications.
  • Mechanical engineers and technicians working with systems where springs play a crucial role.
  • DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in how everyday objects work and how to apply these principles in their projects.
  • Professionals in industries reliant on mechanical systems, looking to enhance their knowledge of safety and operational efficiency.
Curriculum
3 lessons
33 minutes
  • Springs in Engineering
    1 lesson
    13:00
    Springs in Engineering
    13:00
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:24
    Final Thoughts
    00:24
    Quiz
    Quiz 11

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  • Course Duration
    33 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Springs
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Systems
  • instruction