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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=0.31d
tc - Thickness of Cotter?d - Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint?

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11.0616Edit=0.3135.6827Edit
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Thickness of Cotter Joint Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
tc=0.31d
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
tc=0.3135.6827mm
Next Step Convert Units
tc=0.310.0357m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
tc=0.310.0357
Next Step Evaluate
tc=0.011061637m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
tc=11.061637mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
tc=11.0616mm

Thickness of Cotter Joint Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Thickness of Cotter

​Go Thickness of Cotter given Tensile Stress in Socket
tc=(π4(d12-d22))-Fcσtsod1-d2
​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 Joint?

Thickness of Cotter Joint evaluator uses Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint to evaluate 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 tc symbol.

How to evaluate Thickness of Cotter Joint using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thickness of Cotter Joint, enter Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thickness of Cotter Joint

What is the formula to find Thickness of Cotter Joint?
The formula of Thickness of Cotter Joint is expressed as Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint. Here is an example- 9610 = 0.31*0.0356827.
How to calculate Thickness of Cotter Joint?
With Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint (d) we can find Thickness of Cotter Joint using the formula - Thickness of Cotter = 0.31*Diameter of Rod of Cotter Joint.
What are the other ways to Calculate Thickness of Cotter?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thickness of Cotter-
  • 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)OpenImg
  • 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 Joint be negative?
No, the Thickness of Cotter Joint, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thickness of Cotter Joint?
Thickness of Cotter Joint 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 Joint can be measured.
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