Thickness of Cotter Joint Calculator

✖Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint is defined as the length of the longest chord passing across the rod of a cotter joint end.ⓘ Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint [d]

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✖Thickness of Cotter is the measure of how much broad is the cotter in direction perpendicular to axial force.ⓘ Thickness of Cotter Joint [T_c]

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Thickness of Cotter Joint

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`"T"_{"c"} = 0.31*"d"`

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`"9.61mm"=0.31*"31mm"`

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Thickness of Cotter Joint Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint
T_c = 0.31*d
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Thickness of Cotter - (Measured in Meter) - Thickness of Cotter is the measure of how much broad is the cotter in direction perpendicular to axial force.
Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint is defined as the length of the longest chord passing across the rod of a cotter joint end.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint: 31 Millimeter --> 0.031 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

T_c = 0.31*d --> 0.31*0.031

Evaluating ... ...

T_c = 0.00961

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.00961 Meter -->9.61 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

9.61 Millimeter <-- Thickness of Cotter

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket

Go Thickness of Cotter = ((pi/4*(Outside Diameter of Socket^2-Diameter of Spigot^2))-(Load at Cotter Joint)/Tensile Stress In Socket)/(Outside Diameter of Socket-Diameter of Spigot)

Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration

Go Mean Width of Cotter = (3*Load on Cotter Joint/(Thickness of Cotter*Bending Stress in Cotter)*(Diameter of Spigot/4+(Diameter of Socket Collar-Diameter of Spigot)/6))^0.5

Thickness of Cotter Joint given Bending Stress in Cotter

Go Thickness of Cotter = (2*Diameter of Socket Collar+Diameter of Spigot)*((Load on Cotter Joint)/(4*Mean Width of Cotter^2*Bending Stress in Cotter))

Diameter of Socket Collar of Cotter Joint given Bending Stress in Cotter

Go Diameter of Socket Collar = (4*Mean Width of Cotter^2*Bending Stress in Cotter*(Thickness of Cotter)/Load on Cotter Joint-Diameter of Spigot)/2

Diameter of Spigot of Cotter Joint given Bending Stress in Cotter

Go Diameter of Spigot = 4*Mean Width of Cotter^2*Bending Stress in Cotter*(Thickness of Cotter)/Load on Cotter Joint-2*Diameter of Socket Collar

Inside Diameter of Socket of Cotter Joint given Shear Stress in Socket

Go Diameter of Spigot = Diameter of Socket Collar-(Load on Cotter Joint)/(2*Axial Distance From Slot to End of Socket Collar*Shear Stress in Socket)

Diameter of socket collar of cotter joint given shear stress in socket

Go Diameter of Socket Collar = (Load on Cotter Joint)/(2*Axial Distance From Slot to End of Socket Collar*Shear Stress in Socket)+Diameter of Spigot

Thickness of Cotter given Compressive Stress in Socket

Go Thickness of Cotter = (Load on Cotter Joint)/((Diameter of Socket Collar-Diameter of Spigot)*Compressive Stress In Socket)

Diameter of Socket Collar of Cotter Joint given Compressive Stress

Go Diameter of Socket Collar = Diameter of Spigot+(Load on Cotter Joint)/(Thickness of Cotter*Compressive Stress in Spigot)

Diameter of Spigot of Cotter Joint given Compressive Stress

Go Diameter of Spigot = Diameter of Socket Collar-(Load on Cotter Joint)/(Thickness of Cotter*Compressive Stress in Spigot)

Minimum Rod Diameter in Cotter Joint given Axial Tensile Force and Stress

Go Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint = sqrt((4*Load on Cotter Joint)/(Tensile Stress in Cotter Joint Rod*pi))

Cross Section Area of Spigot of Cotter Joint Prone to Failure

Go Cross Sectional Area of Spigot = (pi*Diameter of Spigot^2)/4-Diameter of Spigot*Thickness of Cotter

Diameter of Spigot of Cotter Joint given Shear Stress in Spigot

Go Diameter of Spigot = (Load on Cotter Joint)/(2*Gap between End of Slot to End of Spigot*Shear Stress in Spigot)

Minimum Diameter of Spigot in Cotter Joint Subjected to Crushing Stress

Go Diameter of Spigot = Load on Cotter Joint/(Crushing Stress induced in Cotter*Thickness of Cotter)

Thickness of Cotter given Compressive Stress in Spigot

Go Thickness of Cotter = (Load on Cotter Joint)/(Compressive Stress in Spigot*Diameter of Spigot)

Thickness of Cotter given Shear Stress in Cotter

Go Thickness of Cotter = (Load on Cotter Joint)/(2*Shear Stress in Cotter*Mean Width of Cotter)

Width of Cotter by Shear Consideration

Go Mean Width of Cotter = Shear Force on Cotter/(2*Shear Stress in Cotter*Thickness of Cotter)

Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint given Thickness of Spigot Collar

Go Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint = Thickness of Spigot Collar/(0.45)

Thickness of Spigot Collar when Rod Diameter is Available

Go Thickness of Spigot Collar = 0.45*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint

Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint given Spigot Collar Diameter

Go Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint = Diameter of Spigot Collar/1.5

Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint given Socket Collar Diameter

Go Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint = Diameter of Socket Collar/2.4

Diameter of Spigot Collar given Rod Diameter

Go Diameter of Spigot Collar = 1.5*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint

Diameter of Socket Collar given Rod Diameter

Go Diameter of Socket Collar = 2.4*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint

Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint given Thickness of Cotter

Go Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint = Thickness of Cotter/(0.31)

Thickness of Cotter Joint

Go Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint

Thickness of Cotter Joint Formula

Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint
T_c = 0.31*d

Define a Cotter joint?

A cotter is a flat wedge-shaped piece of steel. This is used to connect rigidly two rods that transmit motion in the axial direction, without rotation. These joints may be subjected to tensile or compressive forces along the axes of the rods.

How to Calculate Thickness of Cotter Joint?

Thickness of Cotter Joint calculator uses Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint to calculate the Thickness of Cotter, The Thickness of Cotter joint formula is used to connect two rods subjected to axial tensile or compressive loads. It has uniform thickness and the width dimension is given a slight taper. Thickness of Cotter is denoted by T_c symbol.

How to calculate Thickness of Cotter Joint using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Thickness of Cotter Joint, enter Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint (d) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Thickness of Cotter Joint calculation can be explained with given input values -> 9610 = 0.31*0.031.

FAQ

What is Thickness of Cotter Joint?

The Thickness of Cotter joint formula is used to connect two rods subjected to axial tensile or compressive loads. It has uniform thickness and the width dimension is given a slight taper and is represented as T_c = 0.31*d or Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint. Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint is defined as the length of the longest chord passing across the rod of a cotter joint end.

How to calculate Thickness of Cotter Joint?

The Thickness of Cotter joint formula is used to connect two rods subjected to axial tensile or compressive loads. It has uniform thickness and the width dimension is given a slight taper is calculated using Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint. To calculate Thickness of Cotter Joint, you need Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint (d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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