2. Introduction
1. Q1. What is a Rivet?
-> A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or
pressed down when in place.
2. Q2. What is a Riveted Joint?
-> Rivets are inserted on the overlapping portion. Single or multiple rows of rivets are used to give
strength to the joint. Depending upon the number of rows the riveted joints may be classified as single
riveted lap joint, double or triple riveted lap joint etc.
3. Q3. What does a Rivet significes?
->A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener.
4. Types Of Rivets
1. Buton Head
2. Counter Sunk Head
3. Oval Counter Head
4. Pan Head
5. Conical Head
6. Tubular Rivets
5. Design Of Riveted Joints
1. Firstly we've to measure the forces acting on the joint.
2. Then we've to calculate the thickness of the Plate [ t = P*D/2*σt*ηl ].
3. Then if t>8mm we've to use Unwin's formula i.e. d' = 6.05√t ; d' =
Nominal dia and d can be found out from a table 10.5. If t<8mm then
dia can be find out by equating Shearing Strength and Crushing
Strength.
4. Pitch of Rivet:
Pmin = (2.25 to 2.5)*d
Pmax= Ct+41 ; Value of C will be in Table 10.7
5. Determine 4 Forces i.e. Ft,Fs,Fc,Fst.
6. Efficiency = (Least among Ft,Ft,Fc and Fst)/P*t*σt