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Thickness of Cotter is the measure of how much broad is the cotter in direction perpendicular to axial force. Check FAQs
tc=(π4(d12-d22))-Fcσtsod1-d2
tc - Thickness of Cotter?d1 - Outside Diameter of Socket?d2 - Diameter of Spigot?Fc - Force on Cotter Joint?σtso - Tensile Stress In Socket?π - Archimedes' constant?

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68.5926Edit=(3.14164(54Edit2-40Edit2))-5000Edit68.224Edit54Edit-40Edit
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Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
tc=(π4(d12-d22))-Fcσtsod1-d2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
tc=(π4(54mm2-40mm2))-5000N68.224N/mm²54mm-40mm
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
tc=(3.14164(54mm2-40mm2))-5000N68.224N/mm²54mm-40mm
Next Step Convert Units
tc=(3.14164(0.054m2-0.04m2))-5000N6.8E+7Pa0.054m-0.04m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
tc=(3.14164(0.0542-0.042))-50006.8E+70.054-0.04
Next Step Evaluate
tc=0.0685925707525523m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
tc=68.5925707525523mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
tc=68.5926mm

Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Thickness of Cotter
Thickness of Cotter is the measure of how much broad is the cotter in direction perpendicular to axial force.
Symbol: tc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Outside Diameter of Socket
Outside Diameter of Socket is the diameter (twice the radius) of the outer surface of the socket.
Symbol: d1
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Spigot
The diameter of Spigot is defined as the diameter of the external surface of the spigot or the inner diameter of the socket.
Symbol: d2
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Force on Cotter Joint
Force on Cotter Joint is basically the amount of load/force any part or joint, can bear or is acted upon or exerts.
Symbol: Fc
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tensile Stress In Socket
Tensile Stress In Socket is the amount of stress generated into the socket due to the tensile force onto it.
Symbol: σtso
Measurement: StressUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Thickness of Cotter

​Go Thickness of Cotter Joint
tc=0.31d
​Go Thickness of Cotter given Shear Stress in Cotter
tc=L2τcob
​Go Thickness of Cotter given Compressive Stress in Spigot
tc=Lσc1d2
​Go Thickness of Cotter given Compressive Stress in Socket
tc=L(d4-d2)σcso

Other formulas in Joint Geometry and Dimensions category

​Go Minimum Diameter of Spigot in Cotter Joint Subjected to Crushing Stress
d2=Lσctc
​Go Diameter of Spigot Collar given Rod Diameter
d3=1.5d
​Go Diameter of Spigot of Cotter Joint given Shear Stress in Spigot
d2=L2Laτsp
​Go Diameter of Spigot of Cotter Joint given Compressive Stress
d2=d4-Ltcσc1

How to Evaluate Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket?

Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket evaluator uses Thickness of Cotter = ((pi/4*(Outside Diameter of Socket^2-Diameter of Spigot^2))-(Force on Cotter Joint)/Tensile Stress In Socket)/(Outside Diameter of Socket-Diameter of Spigot) to evaluate the Thickness of Cotter, The Thickness of cotter given tensile stress in socket is the required thickness of the cotter of a cotter joint when a tensile load acts onto the socket part of the cotter joint. Thickness of Cotter is denoted by tc symbol.

How to evaluate Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket, enter Outside Diameter of Socket (d1), Diameter of Spigot (d2), Force on Cotter Joint (Fc) & Tensile Stress In Socket tso) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket

What is the formula to find Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket?
The formula of Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket is expressed as Thickness of Cotter = ((pi/4*(Outside Diameter of Socket^2-Diameter of Spigot^2))-(Force on Cotter Joint)/Tensile Stress In Socket)/(Outside Diameter of Socket-Diameter of Spigot). Here is an example- 65482.97 = ((pi/4*(0.054^2-0.04^2))-(5000)/68224000)/(0.054-0.04).
How to calculate Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket?
With Outside Diameter of Socket (d1), Diameter of Spigot (d2), Force on Cotter Joint (Fc) & Tensile Stress In Socket tso) we can find Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket using the formula - Thickness of Cotter = ((pi/4*(Outside Diameter of Socket^2-Diameter of Spigot^2))-(Force on Cotter Joint)/Tensile Stress In Socket)/(Outside Diameter of Socket-Diameter of Spigot). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Thickness of Cotter?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thickness of Cotter-
  • Thickness of Cotter=0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter JointOpenImg
  • Thickness of Cotter=(Load on Cotter Joint)/(2*Shear Stress in Cotter*Mean Width of Cotter)OpenImg
  • Thickness of Cotter=(Load on Cotter Joint)/(Compressive Stress in Spigot*Diameter of Spigot)OpenImg
Can the Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket be negative?
No, the Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket?
Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket can be measured.
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