Springs: Mechanical Properties

This lecture covers the mechanical properties of springs, including linear and any characteristic, secant and tangent stiffness, rigidity, and elastic energy. It also discusses the relationship between potential energy, restoring force, and rigidity, as well as basic spring elements and rod properties in tension. The presentation delves into the admissible force, force-strain characteristic, and duty cycle, emphasizing the importance of understanding the rigidity and elastic energy in spring systems.