Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements is/are true for rivets?
I. Rivets can be removed without breaking their heads.
II. Rivets are used for achieving mechanically fastened joints.
III. Rivets are primarily used for lap joints.
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Fasteners: A mechanical fastener is a device that is used to mechanically join (or fasten) two or more objects together.
Types of fasteners:
Removable: This type permits the parts to be readily disconnected without damaging the fasteners, e.g. nut and bolt. A screwed joint is mainly composed of two elements i.e. a bolt and nut. The screwed joints are widely used where the machine parts are required to be readily connected or disconnected without damage to the machine or the fastening.
Permanent: In this type, the parts will never be disassembled, e.g. rivets and welding i.e it cannot be removed without breaking the heads.
The rivets are used to make permanent fastening between the plates generally lap joints, with further technology it is also used to make butt joints with lapping plates.
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