Lateral & Angular Spring Rate

[Galuck]

Does anyone have the formula for calculating these?

Thanks,

 

[joeswoes]

These are a function of the equipment design and materials. Expansion joint manufacturers test and publish their respective spring rates as well as the effects of temperature on these properties.

 

[israelkk]

"Lateral & Angular Spring Rate" of what?

 

[Galuck]

to metal bellows or expansion joints