A cotter joint is capable of transmitting

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  1. twisting moment
  2. an axial tensile as well as compressive load
  3. bending moment
  4. only axial compressive load

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Option 2 : an axial tensile as well as compressive load
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Explanation:

Cotter :

  • Cotter's joint is used to join two shafts which are in Rotation.
  • Cotter's joint is used when the members are subjected to Axial Tensile or Compressive Loading.

Tensile Failure of Rod

  • Each rod of diameter d is subjected to a tensile force P. The tensile stress in the rod is given by, 

Where σt is the permissible tensile stress for the rods.

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