Comparison of Bolted and Riveted Joints

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1955

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Frank Baron, Edward W. Larson

Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Bolted JointsStructural IntegrityEngineeringFriction WeldingStrength PropertyMechanical EngineeringFatigue LoadsStructural ApplicationStructural PerformanceLoad-bearing CapacityButt JointsStructural MechanicsStructural SteelOrthopaedic SurgeryMechanics Of MaterialsStructural Engineering

Abstract

A comparison is made of the behavior of bolted joints and riveted joints subjected to static and fatigue loads. The comparison is based on tests of butt joints having a tension: shear: bearing stress relationship of approximately 1.00:0.75:1.50. The fasteners were hot-driven rivets, cold-driven rivets, and high-strength bolts. Several lengths of grip were considered for each type of fastener. Also considered was a group of butt joints fastened with high strength rivets and having a tension: shear: bearing relationship of 1.00:1.26:1.83.