In a diamond riveted joint, the number of rivets:

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  1. remains same from the innermost row to the outermost row
  2. in the innermost row to outermost row are not related
  3. decreases from the innermost row to the outermost row
  4. increases from the innermost row to the outermost row

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Option 3 : decreases from the innermost row to the outermost row
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Explanation:

Diamond rivetted:

  • In diamond rivetting, rivets are arranged in a diamond pattern and decrease gradually from the inner row to the outer row.
  • All the rivets are arranged symmetrically about the centre line of the plate
  • In diamond riveting, there is a saving of material, and efficiency is more. Diamond riveting is used in bridge trusses generally
  • Diamond riveted joint is typically found in the butt joint.

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Additional Information

Chain Rivet:  

  • When the rivets in the various rows are opposite to each other, then the joint is said to be chain riveted. 

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Zig - Zag rivetted:

  • If the rivets in the adjacent rows are staggered in such a way that every rivet is in the middle of the two rivets of the opposite row as shown in fig then the joint is said to be zig-zag riveted.

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