Tips on entering object names in text boxes.

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.

Enter the name of an existing construction frame that defines the z-axis along which the torsion spring torque will act.

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.

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.

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.

Tips on entering file names in text boxes. .

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 where ADAMS/Driveline records 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.