The principle of wedge action is used in cotter joint.

Related MCQs

• Cotter joint is used when the members are subjected to which type of stresses?
• Cotter joint can be used to connect two rods for torque transmission purpose.
• Can the cotter joint be used to connect slide spindle and fork of valve mechanism?
• Which of the following is not a part of cotter joint?
• Two steel rods connected by cotter joint are subjected to 50 kN load each. What is the minimum diameter required of the rods? (Given: Yielding Stress= 400N/mm² ; Factor of Safety=6)
• Quality checking of riveted joint is much expensive than that of welded joint.
• A knuckle joint is also called socket pin joint.
• A knuckle joint can be used in valve mechanism of a reciprocating engine.
• Knuckle Joint can’t be used to connect two intersecting rods.
• A knuckle joint is unsuitable for two rotating shafts, which transmit torque