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Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series is the combined stiffness of multiple springs connected in series in a mechanical system. Check FAQs
Keq S=K1K2k3 SK1K2+K2k3 S+k3 SK1
Keq S - Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series?K1 - Stiffness of 1st Spring?K2 - Stiffness of 2nd Spring?k3 S - Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series?

Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series Example

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Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Keq S=K1K2k3 SK1K2+K2k3 S+k3 SK1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Keq S=15N/mm12N/mm700N/mm15N/mm12N/mm+12N/mm700N/mm+700N/mm15N/mm
Next Step Convert Units
Keq S=15000N/m12000N/m700000N/m15000N/m12000N/m+12000N/m700000N/m+700000N/m15000N/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Keq S=15000120007000001500012000+12000700000+70000015000
Next Step Evaluate
Keq S=6603.77358490566N/m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Keq S=6.60377358490566N/mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Keq S=6.6038N/mm

Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series Formula Elements

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Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series
Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series is the combined stiffness of multiple springs connected in series in a mechanical system.
Symbol: Keq S
Measurement: Stiffness ConstantUnit: N/mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stiffness of 1st Spring
Stiffness of 1st Spring is the measure of resistance to deformation of the first spring in a series or parallel connection of springs.
Symbol: K1
Measurement: Stiffness ConstantUnit: N/mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stiffness of 2nd Spring
Stiffness of 2nd Spring is the measure of resistance to deformation of the second spring in a system of springs connected in series or parallel.
Symbol: K2
Measurement: Stiffness ConstantUnit: N/mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series
Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series is the measure of resistance to deformation of the third spring when multiple springs are connected in series.
Symbol: k3 S
Measurement: Stiffness ConstantUnit: N/mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series

​Go Combined Stiffness of Two Springs Connected in Series
Keq S=K1K2K1+K2

Other formulas in Series and Parallel Connections category

​Go Combined Stiffness of 2 Springs when Connected in Parallel
Keq P=K1+K2
​Go Combined Stiffness of 3 Springs when Connected in Parallel
Keq P=K1+K2+k3 P

How to Evaluate Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series?

Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series evaluator uses Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series = Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring*Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series/(Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring+Stiffness of 2nd Spring*Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series+Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series*Stiffness of 1st Spring) to evaluate the Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series, Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series formula is defined as a measure of the total stiffness of three springs connected in a series configuration, which determines the overall stiffness of the system and its ability to resist deformation under an applied force. Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series is denoted by Keq S symbol.

How to evaluate Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series, enter Stiffness of 1st Spring (K1), Stiffness of 2nd Spring (K2) & Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series (k3 S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series

What is the formula to find Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series?
The formula of Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series is expressed as Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series = Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring*Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series/(Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring+Stiffness of 2nd Spring*Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series+Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series*Stiffness of 1st Spring). Here is an example- 0.006579 = 15000*12000*700000/(15000*12000+12000*700000+700000*15000).
How to calculate Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series?
With Stiffness of 1st Spring (K1), Stiffness of 2nd Spring (K2) & Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series (k3 S) we can find Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series using the formula - Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series = Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring*Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series/(Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring+Stiffness of 2nd Spring*Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series+Stiffness of 3rd Spring in Series*Stiffness of 1st Spring).
What are the other ways to Calculate Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series-
  • Equivalent Spring Stiffness Connected in Series=Stiffness of 1st Spring*Stiffness of 2nd Spring/(Stiffness of 1st Spring+Stiffness of 2nd Spring)OpenImg
Can the Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series be negative?
No, the Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series, measured in Stiffness Constant cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series?
Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series is usually measured using the Newton per Millimeter[N/mm] for Stiffness Constant. Newton per Meter[N/mm], Kilonewton per Millimeter[N/mm] are the few other units in which Combined Stiffness of Three Springs Connected in Series can be measured.
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