<P> (6) Thickness of the coupler = t = 0.75 d </P> <P> (7) Thickness of the coupler nut = t = 0.5 d </P> <P> This is used to connect rigidly two rods which transmit motion in the axial direction, without rotation . These joints may be subjected to tensile or compressive forces along the axes of the rods . </P>

A cotter joint is used to connect two rods which are in