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The mean Width of Cotter is defined as the average width of the cotter of a cotter joint. Check FAQs
b=(3Ltcσb(d24+d4-d26))0.5
b - Mean Width of Cotter?L - Load on Cotter Joint?tc - Thickness of Cotter?σb - Bending Stress in Cotter?d2 - Diameter of Spigot?d4 - Diameter of Socket Collar?

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34.4636Edit=(350000Edit21.478Edit98Edit(40Edit4+80Edit-40Edit6))0.5
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Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
b=(3Ltcσb(d24+d4-d26))0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
b=(350000N21.478mm98N/mm²(40mm4+80mm-40mm6))0.5
Next Step Convert Units
b=(350000N0.0215m9.8E+7Pa(0.04m4+0.08m-0.04m6))0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
b=(3500000.02159.8E+7(0.044+0.08-0.046))0.5
Next Step Evaluate
b=0.0344635528977039m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
b=34.4635528977039mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
b=34.4636mm

Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration Formula Elements

Variables
Mean Width of Cotter
The mean Width of Cotter is defined as the average width of the cotter of a cotter joint.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load on Cotter Joint
Load on cotter joint is basically the amount of load/force any part or joint, can bear or is acted upon or exerts.
Symbol: L
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Bending Stress in Cotter
Bending Stress in Cotter is defined as the stress that is induced in the cotter subjected to loads that cause it to bend.
Symbol: σb
Measurement: StressUnit: N/mm²
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.
Diameter of Socket Collar
Diameter of socket collar is the external diameter of collar of the socket of a cotter joint.
Symbol: d4
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Mean Width of Cotter

​Go Width of Cotter by Shear Consideration
b=V2τcotc

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 Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration?

Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration evaluator uses 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 to evaluate the Mean Width of Cotter, The Width of cotter by bending consideration is the mean width of cotter of a cotter joint considering bending failure of the cotter. Mean Width of Cotter is denoted by b symbol.

How to evaluate Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration, enter Load on Cotter Joint (L), Thickness of Cotter (tc), Bending Stress in Cotter b), Diameter of Spigot (d2) & Diameter of Socket Collar (d4) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration

What is the formula to find Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration?
The formula of Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration is expressed as 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. Here is an example- 39560.63 = (3*50000/(0.021478*98000000)*(0.04/4+(0.08-0.04)/6))^0.5.
How to calculate Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration?
With Load on Cotter Joint (L), Thickness of Cotter (tc), Bending Stress in Cotter b), Diameter of Spigot (d2) & Diameter of Socket Collar (d4) we can find Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration using the formula - 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.
What are the other ways to Calculate Mean Width of Cotter?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mean Width of Cotter-
  • Mean Width of Cotter=Shear Force on Cotter/(2*Shear Stress in Cotter*Thickness of Cotter)OpenImg
Can the Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration be negative?
No, the Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration?
Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Width of Cotter by Bending Consideration can be measured.
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