Machine Design
Spring index is

Indication of quality of spring
Load required to produce unit deflection
Its capability of storing energy
Ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter

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Machine Design
In the calculation of induced shear stress in helical springs, the Wahl's stress factor is used to take care of

Combined effect of transverse shear stress and curvature of wire
Combined effect of bending stress and curvature of the wire
Combined effect of transverse shear stress and bending stress in the wire
Combined effect of torsional shear stress and transverse shear stress in the wire

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