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Parabolic spring loading

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Starchief

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I need to find the test load for a parabolic spring that is part of a truck suspension. It is loaded at approximateley 60/40 with 60% load on the parabolic end. The axle load is 31,000 lbs. What load should I use to fatigue test it?
 
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