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Gib and Cotter Joint Design Guide by Asvath Guru is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document describes the design of a gib and cotter joint used in connecting rods. It discusses: 1) The gib and cotter joint is used in the strap end of a connecting rod to prevent the sides of the strap from spreading outwards due to friction when the cotter is driven. 2) The key dimensions considered in design are the width of the strap, thickness of the cotter and gib, total width of the gib and cotter. 3) The design ensures the joint does not fail due to tension in the strap, shearing of the gib
- Author
- Asvath Guru
- Language
- EN