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In the Belleville spring, the load-deflection curve is _____

(a) Linear

(b) Curved

(c) Non linear

(d) Parabolic

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This intriguing question comes from Axis Symmetric Problem Modelling and Boundary Conditions topic in division Axis Symmetric Solids Subjected to Axis Symmetric Loading of Finite Element Method

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Correct option is (c) Non linear

Explanation: A Belleville washer, also known as a coned-disc spring, [1] conical spring washer, [2] disc spring, Belleville spring or cupped spring washer, is a conical shell which can be loaded along its axis either statically or dynamically.

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