This document discusses torsion, springs, and helical springs. It defines torsion as the twisting deformation of a shaft under a torque. Springs are elastic bodies that absorb and release energy. The two main types are laminated/leaf springs and helical springs. Helical springs come in two varieties: close-coiled springs which experience pure torsion, and open-coiled springs which can undergo both compression and extension due to their larger pitch. Key spring parameters are the spring index relating coil diameter to wire diameter, and solid length measuring the distance between coils with no gaps.