Rivet

Rivet and Riveting

A rivet is a permanent mechanical joint which are broadly used to joint structure, ships, barrels etc. These joints are widely used in ship and boiler industries to join the structure member.

Parts of Rivet

The process by which two plates are joints together by use of rivet is called riveting

Types of Rivet Heads

According to Indian standard specifications, the rivet heads are classified into the following three types :

1. Rivet heads for general purposes (below 12 mm diameter) as shown in Fig. 9.3, according to IS : 2155 – 1982 (Reaffirmed 1996).

2. Rivet heads for general purposes (From 12 mm to 48 mm diameter) as shown in Fig. 9.4, according to IS : 1929 – 1982 (Reaffirmed 1996).

3. Rivet heads for boiler work (from 12 mm to 48 mm diameter, as shown in Fig. 9.5, according to IS : 1928 – 1961 (Reaffirmed 1996).