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Temporary

T
3.5.14.
Solved Problems On Riveted
Joints 3.141
Problom1

A double riveted lap joint is to be made between 6 mm

es and rivet materials are o=60 N/mm,
d rivet materi plates. The safe
working stresses Jor
o, =
80 N/mm - 50 N/mnt.. Design the joint.
Given data: Design the Jolnt.
Double riveted lap joint IMU-Apr 99
Thickness of the plate, t= 6 mm
o,60N/mm?
80 N/mm?
t 50 N/mm

To find:
Design of the joint.

Solution:
(9 Thickness of the cover plate, t:

0.625 xt=0.625 x6 =3.75 mm Ans.

i) Diameter of the rivet, d:
t< 8, then equating F, and Fe. We get the diameter of the rivet, d.

Shearing of the rivet, F,

nd
F,=ixnx XT

F,2x1x x 50 [:n=1 for lap joint]

F, 78.5398 d (3.34)

Crushing of the rivet, Fe

xdx6x80
F=ixdx txo=2
F = 960dd (3.35)
quating (3.34) and (3.35),
78.5398 = 960d
 Design of
3.142 Machine E
960
d 18.53398
d 12.22 mm

Say, diameter of the rivet,

d 13 mm As.
iin Margin of the rivet,e
e= 1.5d

=
1.5x 13 =19.5 mm An

(iv) Distance between two rows, p

p 3d

=3x 13= 39mm Ans.

(v) Pitch of the rivet, p:
Equating F, and F;
Tearing of the plate between rivet, F,
F (p-d)to,
p-13) z6%60
F=(p-13) x360
Equating (3.36) and (3.34), ...

78.5398d =(p-13) 360 x

[:
78.5398 (13 =(p-13)x 360 d=13mm]
P49.87mm
Say, pitch of the rivet, p =
50mm
(viy Efficiency of the rivet joint, y: Ans.

Shearing of the rivet, F,=

Crushing 13273.22896 N
of the rivet, F,= 960 d= 960 13
F 12480 N
Tearing of the plate, F,= (p-
13) 360=
F 13320 N (50- 13) 360
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Least of F,F, and F 3.143

pxtxo,
F
pxtxo
12480
50x6x60
69.33%
Result: Ans. a

Thickness of the cover plate, t, =

3.75 mm
i) Diameter of the rivet, d= 13 mm
(i) Margin of the rivet, e =
19.5 mm

iv) Distance between two rows, p, 39 mm =

(v) Pitch of the rivet, P= 50 mm

(vi) Efficiency of the riveted joint n= 69.33%.

Problem 2

A single riveted lap joint is to be made of 10 mm

plates. Find the diameter of rivets, pitch
and efficiency
of the joint. Take fhesr 64 Nimm,Srensle80 N/mm and so design the joint
=

hat its
strength withstand shear of rivets equals its strength
to to withstand tearing of the
plate across the line rivet holes.
of
Given data:
Thickness of the plate, t= 10 mm
Jshear64 N/mm
Jensle 80 N/mm
To find:

Diameter of the rivet, d

(i) Pitch of
the rivet, p
ii)
(iv)
Efficiency of the joint
Design of joint when F, =
F
3.1443.144 Design of Machine
Elemerd
Solution:
a) (i) Diameter of the rivet, d:
d= i x 6= V10 x6 18.97 mm
Say, Diameter of the rivet,
d 19 mm Ans.
(i) Pitch of the rivet, p:
rivet
Equating F, and F, we get the pitch of the
Tearing of the plate between rivet, F
F-(p-d)to,=(p- 19) x 10 x 80

F=(p-19) x 800
..3

Shearing ofthe rivet, F,=ixnx XT

4

Tx19
=
1 x1x x64 18145.839 N (03
.(33

Equating (3.37) and (3.38),

18145.839 =(p-19) x 800
p=41.68 mm
Say, pitch of the rivet,

P=42 mm Ans.
F-(42-19) x 800
F 18400N
(it) Efficiency of the rivet joint,:

n Least of F,F, and Fe

pxtxo
18145839
42x10x80 54% Ans.

(b) Design of joint when F, F;

=

Diameter of the rivet,

d 19 mm Ans.
(same as previous step)
Temporaryand ermanent Joints

i) Thickness of the cover plate, 1:

3.145
0.625 xt
0.625 x 10
Marginoftherivet, e:
6.25 mmn Ans.
e= 1.5 d1

=
1.5 x 19 28.5mmn Ans.

iv Distance befween two rows, p:

P=0.6p or 3d
=3 x 19 57mm Ans.
(o) Pitch of the rivet, p: (same as previous step)
P42mmn Ans.

(oi) Efficiency of the rivet joint, 7;

F=F= 18400
18400 18400
55% Ans.
pxtxo, 42x10x80

Result:
) Diameter of the rivet, d= 19 mm
(i) Pitch of the rivet, p= 42 mm
(um) Efñiciency ofthe riveted joint = 54%.
() Design of the jointwhen F,= F*
Diameter of the rivet, d= 19 mm
Thickness of the cover plate, =6.25 mm
(Gii) Margin of the rivet, e=28.51mm
Distance between two rows, p, 57 =
mm

() Pitch of the rivet, p = 42 mm

vi) Eficiency of the riveted joint n= 55%.
Problem 3 Elements
Design a longltudinal rlveted Jolnt for a boller of 1.3 m inslde dlameter and stea.
am pressure
-2.2 N/mm. The safe stresses In tenslon,
crushlng and shear respectlvely are 75, 13
60 N/mm. Type 75, 120 and
of Jolnt is trlple rtveted butt Jolnt with unequal cover plate. Also a
two views of the joint draw the
Given data:
Inside diameter of the boiler, D =
1.5 m= 1500 mm
Steam pressure, p 2.2 N/mm
Safe stresses in tension, o,= 75
N/mm
Safe stresses in crushing, o,= 120 N/mm
Safe stresses in shear, t= 60 N/mnm
To find:
Design of the longitudinal riveted joint.

Solution:
(i) Thickness of the cover plate, t:
p.D
Plate thickness, t = P
2xn, x
2.2x1500
25.88 mm
2x0.85x 75
[ni for triple riveted buttjoint =
0.80w09
Say, plate thickness, t= 26 mm Ans.
(ii) Diameter of the rivet, d:

d=6t =
6xv26 =30.59 mm
Say, Diameter of the rivet,
d 31 mm Ans.
(ii) Pitch of the rivet, p:
Equating F, and F, we get the pitch of the rivet
Tearing of the plate between rivet, F

F (p-d) t x o,
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F-(p-31)x 26 x 75
3.147

Shearing of the rivet, F» F-(p-31) x1950

(3.39

F=ixnxd X T
4

=3x 1.875 xTTx312

x 60
4

[: n= 1.875 for
butt
F 254734.0768 N joint]
Equating (3.39) and (3.40), . (3.40)

(p-31) x 1950 254734.0768

p 161.6 mm
Maximum pitch, p=Ct+41 mm
Factor, C for triple riveted
butt joint= 4.63 from Table 3.5.4
p-4.63x 26+41
p= 161.38 mm
Say, pitch of the rivet, p =
162 mm
(iv) Margin Ans.
of the rivet, e:

e 1.5d

()
=
1.5 x 31 =
46.5mm
Distance between two rows, Pb Ans.

P 3d

= 3x 31-93mm
9Eiciency of the rivet joint, 7: Ans.

Tearing of the plate between rivets

F (16231) x 1950o
F 255450 N
Crushing of the rivet, Fe =i x dxtx oc
=3 x 31 x 26 x
120= 290160 N
 Least of F,F, and Fe Elemen
pxtxo
2547340768
80.63% Ans
162x 26x 75

Result:
) Plate thickness,1=26 mm

ofthe rivet, d- 31
mm
(ii) Diameter

Pitch of the rivet, p

=
162 mm
(iii)
46.5 mm
(iv) Margin of the rivet,
=
e

=
93 mm
(v) Distance between two rows, ph

riveted joint n
=
80.63%.
(vi) Efficiency of the

Problem 4

with zigzag riveting is to be designed for 16 mm plates. La

A double riveted lap joint
and 120 Nimm'
stresses a r e 80 N/mm in tension, 60 N/m in shear
permissible
crushing. State how the joint will fail andfind the efficieney of thejoint.
Given data:
Thickness of the plate, t= 16 mm

Permissible stress in tension, o,=80 N/mm

Permissible stress in shear, t =60 N/mm
stress in crushing, o,= 120 W/mm
Permissible

To find:
riveted joint
(a) Design of the
will fail
i) Statement of the joint
(ii) Efficiency of the joint, n

Solution:

Design of
the rivetedjoint:
a) rivet, d:
Diameter
ofthe Ans.
d=6Vt =6 Vl6 24 mm
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mporary
rivet.p; 3.149
Pichofthe
Equating F, and F, we get pitch of the rivet,
Tearing of the plais between rivet, F
F-(p-d)1o,
=(p-24) x 16x 80
F-(p-24) x 1280 .. (3.41)
Shearing of the rivet, F

Td
F=ixnx 4 X
r24
= 2x1x" 60
4
.(3.42)
54386.72105 N
Equating (3.40) and (3.42)
54386.72105 (p-24) x 1280

p 66.41 mm
Ans.
Say, pitch ofthe rivet,p=67
mm

ii) Thickness ofthe cover plate, ti Ans.

0.625xt =0.625x16=10 mm

) Margin of the rive, e: Ans.

1.5d =1.5
x 24 =36mm
e

of rivet, p
istance betweenitwo rowsP0.33p +0.67d
24=38.19 m m
67+0.67 x
= 0.33 x

Say, distance between rows ofrivets, Ans.

P 4 0mm
Failure of the
join
Tearing of the plate, P 1280
=
55040N
x
(67-24)
F
 3.150 Design of Machine Elements
Shearing of the rivets, F
Fs 54286.72105 N

Crushing of rivet, F.
Fe=ixdx tx Oc= 2 x 24 x 16x 120 =92160 N
The least of F, F, and Fe is
F, = 54286.72105 N. Hence the joint will fail due to

shearing of the rivet. Ans.

(D Efficiency of the rivet joint, *

Leastof F,F and F

pxtxo

n
pxtxo,
5428672105 =63.3% Ans.
67x16x80
Result:
1. Diameter of the rivet, d= 24 mm
2. Pitch of the rivet, p = 67 mm

3. Thickness of the cover plate, h= 10 mm

4. Margin of the rivet, e=36 mm
5. Distance between two rows, pp = 40 mm

6. Failure of the joint due to shearing, F, =54286.7 N

7. Efficiency of the riveted joint n = 63.3%.

Problem 5
Desien a triple riveted, double strap of unequal width butjoint for the longitudinal seam of
I250 mu and working
a hoiler of inside diameter of 1.25 Nimm. Allowable
pressure
anu cruSning are 00, 75 and 120 N/mm. Sketch the ioint
de Ses in shear, tension
IMSU-Apr96
Given data:
boiler, D
=
1250 mm
.

diameter of the
Inside
1.25 Nmm?
pressure,p=
Working
 steel strips 400 mm wide and 16mm thickness are
d
mild
s t e e l strip
to bejoined bya
Two joined by a double strap
int Design the
b u t tj o i n t joint for the following allowable stresses
100 N/mnt in tension,
1 6 0 N m m ' bearing and N/mm in shear.

Given d a t a

Width ofthe mild steel strip, b = 400 mm

Thickness of the mild steel strip, f = 16 mm

Permissible stress in tension, o, 100 N/mm

Permissible stress in shear, T = 160 N/mm?

Permissible stress in crushing, G,= 75 N/mm?

Tofind:
() Diameter of the rivet, d
(i) Number of rivet, i
() Thickness of the butt strap, h
(iv) Efficiency of the riveted joint, n
(v) Pitch of the rivet, p
(vi) Margin of the rivet, e

(vii) Distance between two rows, P

Solution:
(9 Diameter
of the rivet, d:
d 6Vt = 6xv16 d=24mm Ans.

(9) Number
of rivet, i:

Shearingof the rivet, F,=ixnx 4 XT

Tx 244
1.875 x -x 75 63617.25 i (3.45)
F, ix 4

F
Tearing of the plate between rivet,
F ( b - d ) x fx o,
 Design of Machine
100
Elementy
3.154 x 16 x
=
(400-24)

.. (3.46)
- 601600 N

and (3.46),
Equating (3.45)
63617.25i=601600
i=9.45

Ans.
i= 10
of rivets,
Say, number
I:
(äi) Thickness ofthe butt strap, xt= 0.75 x 16=12 mm Ans.
=0.75

(iv)Efficieny ofthe joint,E 63617.25 x 10 = 636172.5 N

F,
F.=ixdxtx O
Crushing of therivet,
=
10x 24 x 16 x 160= 614400 N
Leastof FF, andF
pxtxo,
Fe
pxtxo,
601600
94% Ans. D: b =400mm
400x16x100
(v) Piuch of the rivet, p:
p 3 d+5 3 x 24 +5 77mm Ans.

(vi) Margin of the rivet, e:

e= 1.5 d= 1.5 x 24 =
36mm Ans
(vii) Distunce between two rows, p,:

P3 d=3 x 24 72mm Ans.

Result:

) Diameter of the rivet, d= 24 mm

Number ofrivets, i= 10
(ii)
(ii) Thickness of the butt strap, = 12 mm
Tenipora
nent Joir

(iv) Efficiency of the joint n 94%

3.155
(V) Pitch of the rivet, p=
77 mm
(vi) Margin of the rivet, e =36 mm
(vii) Distance etween two rows, p^ =
72 mm.

blem
Design
am aQ doub double riveted butt joint with two cover
shell 0.75 aameters to carry a
Aailer m
plates for the longitudinal seam at the
maximum steam pressure 1.05
allowable stresses are of N/m. The
ftensile35 Nmmt, frhear=2 8N/mm.
Assume the efficiency of the joint
as 15%
IMKU-Nov'97]
Given data:

Diameter of the boiler shell, D = 0.75 m 750 mm

Maximum steam pressure, p= 1.05 N/mm
Allowable stresses, fensite. O= 35 N/mm*
Jhear, T 28 N/mm?
Efficiency of the joint, n= 75%.
To find:

) Diameter of the rivet,d

i) Pitch of the rivet, P
ii) Margin of the rivet,e
(v) Distance between two rows, Pb
() Efficiency of the riveted joint, n

Solution:
) Plate
thickness, t:
p.D- 1.05x75 =15 mm
Plate thickness, 2xn, xo, 2x 0.75x35

ameter of the rivet, d:

d=6Vi = 6xy15 =23.23 mm
 3.156 Design of Machln
Say, Diameter of the rivet,
Eleme
d=24 mm
Ans.
rivet,p:
(iti) Pitch of the
Equating F, and F,
we get the pitch of the rivet
between rivets, F
Tearing of the plate
F = ( p - d ) xix o,

= (p-24) x 15 x 35 = (p-24) x 525

Shearing of the rivet, F

F-ixnx X T

Tx 24
=2x 1.875 x -x 28
4

= 47500.88 N .3.4

Equating (3.47) and (3.48),

525 = 47500.88
(p-24) x

p=114.47 mm
Maximum pitch,p=Ct+41
Factor C for double riveted butt joint is 4.63
15 +41 110.45 mm
p 4.63 x
=

Say, pitch of the rivet,

Ans.
111 mm

(iv) Margin of the rivet,

e:

Ans.
e=1.5 d=1.5 x 24 36mm
between two rows, ph:
v) Distance
P 3 d=3 x 24 = 72 mm Ans

Efficieney of
the rivetjoint,;
(vi) F (p-24) x 525
(111 -24) x 525 = 45675 N
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Temp

n= Least of F,F, and F 3.157

pxixo
F 45675
pxtxo, 111x15x35 78.37%% Ans.
Resul:

Plate thickness, t= 15 mm
(i) Diameter of the rivet, d= 24 mm
(ii) Pitch of the rivet, p =111 mm
(iv) Margin of the rivet,e=36 mm

(v) Distance between two rows, ps= 72 mm

(vi) Efficiency of the riveted joint n = 78.37%.

Foblem8
A locomotive boiler shell 200 cm in diamneter and under an internal pressure of 1.2 Nmm
is to be made of steel plate of ultimate tensile strength of 385 Nimm and a factor of safety
of S. The efficiency of the triple riveted joint is 85% and of double riveted circumferential

lap joint is 70%. Determine the thickness of the shell and design the suitable longitudinad
and circumferentialjoints.

ASSume ultimate shear strength

=
0.8 xultimate tensile strength

1.5 xultimate tensile strength. BU-Apr'96

crushing strength
=
And ultimate

Given data:
200 cm= 2000 mm
shell, D
=

Diameter of the boiler

CTnal pressure, p =
1.2 Nmm
umate tensile strength, o, = 385 Nmm

Factor of safety, n=5 85%.

n
=

Efficiency ofthe triple riveted joint,

= 70%.
Efficiency of the circumferentialjoint, na N/mm*
t=0.8 x o,= 308
rength,
500.5 N/mm
Utima Crushing strength, oe
= 1.3 x o
 Design of Machi
3.158
Ele
To find:

() Thickness of the shell, .

circumferential joint.
i) Design of longitudinal and

Solution:
) Thickness of the shell, t:
Plate thickness, = p.D
2xn, x,
1.2x2000 1.2x2000 = 18.33 mr
385 385
2x0.85x 2x0.85x
5
nf
Say, thickness of the shell, t
=
19mm Ans.

(ii) Design of longitudinal and circumferential joint:

(a)Longitudinal joint- Diatmeter of the rivet, d:
d 6 t = 6xV19 = 26.16 mm

Say, Diameter of the rivet,

d 27 mm Ans.
(ii) Pitch of the rivet, p:
Equating F, and F, we get the pitch of the rivet
Shearing of the rivet, F.

F=ixnxx 4
nf
3 x 1.875 x tx272 308
4 5
= 198390.398 N

Tearing of the plate between rivets, F,

p-d)x tx
nf
(p-27)x 19x 38
5
(p-27) x 1463
 Equating (3.49) and
(p-27)x 1463=(3.50),
198390.398
3.159

P 162.6 mm
Maximum pitch, p= Ct+41
Factor for triple riveted joint is
4.63 from Table
3.5.4
p-4.63 19+41 x
128.97 mm
Say, pitch of the rivet, p= 129
mm
Ans.
y)Margin of the rivet, e
e= 1.5 d 1.5 x 27 =40.5mm Ans.
(o) Distance between two rows, ps
Ps 3d=3 x
27 81mm Ans.
(oi) Efficiency of the rivet joint,7:
Tearing of the plate between rivets
F=(p-27)x 1463
(129-27) x 1463 149226 N
Crushing of rivet, Fe

Fixdxix

=3 x27x 19x 500.5154053.9 N

Least ofFF, and F
pxixo,
F 149226
79% Ans.
385
o.
pxIXo 129x 19x 5

6) Circumferential joint:
Ans.
Diameter of the rivet, d= 27 mm:
(same as longitudinal joint)
 Desigm
3.160 Machine Ele
2. Total number of rivets, i:
2000 1.2 = 106.88
27 308
5
nf
of rivet,
Say, total number
i= 107 Ans

3. Pitch of the rivet, p:

Efficiency of the
circumferential joint, ne

-35%

0.35 P-27
P

0.35p-p=-27
-0.65p -27
p41.53

Say, Pitch of the rivet,

p42 mm Ans.

4. Number of rows of rivet, rn

ip 107x 42
T
TD +)r(2000+19) 0.708

Say, number of rows of rivet,

Ans
Result:
() Thickness ofthe shell, t = 19 mm

(i) Design of longitudinal and circumferential joint.

(a) Longitudinal joint.
Diameter of the rivet, d= 27 mm
Pitch of ihe rivet, p 129 mm
(ii)
 mporary
and
Permanent Joints 3.161
iii) Margin of the rivet, e = 40.5 mm

(iv) Distance between two rows, p,= 81 mmn

Efficiency of the riveted joint n = 79%

(b) Circumferential joint

Diameter of the rivet, d= 27 mm

(i) Total number of rivets, i= 107

(ii) Pitch ofthe rivet, p= 42 mm

(iv) Number of rows ofrivet, r,=1.

Problem 9
connect two plates of 8mm thick.
A triple lap joint with zigzag riveting is to be designed to
shear and crushing are respectively
Permissible stresses in tension,
Desigm the joint.
BU-Nov'96]
120N/mm, 100 Nimm and 150 N/mm'

Given data
Thickness of the plate, t =
8 mm

in tension, o,
=
120 M/mm*
Permissible stress

Permissible stress in shear, t

=
100 N/m
Permissible stress in crushing, oc=150
N/mm*

To find:

i) Diameter of the rivet, a

(1i) Pitch of the rivet, P
Cii) Plate thickness,
iv) Margin of the rivet, e
Distance between two roWs, P6
7.
Efficiencyofthe riveted joint,
Solution:
lameter of the rivet, d:
6xV8 = 16.97 mm
d 6t
=
 3.162
Diameter of the
rivet,
Say, Ans.
d 17 mm

(ii) Pitch ofthe rivet, p: between rivets, F

Tearing of the plate
F (p-d) x i x o
x8x 120 =(p-17)
x 960
= (p-17)
rivet, F
Shearing of the
Ttd
F=ixnx XT
4

3x1x x17xl100
4
= 68094.02 N .3.52

Equating (3.51) and (3.52)

p-17) x 960 68094.02
p-87.93 mm

Ans.
Say, pitch ofthe rivet,p= 88 mmn

ii) Thickness of the cover plate, t:

Ans.
0.625 xt =0.625 x8=5 mm

(iv) Margin ofthe rivet, e:

e 1.5 d= 1.5 x 17 25.5mm Ans.

(v) Distance between two rows, P*

P0.33p+0.67d =0.33 x 88 +0.67 x 17 40.45 m

Say, distance between the rows,
P41 mm Ans
(vi) Eflciency of the rivet joint,

F (88-17) x 960 68160 N

Crushing of rivet, F,

F=ixdxtx oc
3x 17 x 8x 150 =61200 N
 Permanent
poraryand Joints 3.163

Least of F,F, and Fe

pxIxo
n Fe
61200 = 72.4%
24% Ans.
88x88x8x120
pxtxo

Result:

d= 17 mn
Diameter of the rivet,
rivet, p= 88 mm
i) Pitch ofthe
t=5 mm
i) Plate thickness,
of the rivet, e =
25.5 mm
(iv) Margin
between two rows,p,
=
41 mm
(vDistance
of the riveted joint n= 72.4%.
(vi) Efficiency

Problem10 boiler 1 m in diameter. The

seam of a
riveted butt joint for the longitudinal tension, 601
Nmm in
Design triple
a
stresses are 1000
N/mm in
1 Nmm'. The allowable 96]
pressure is
MSU-Nov
steam IMSU-Apr98
&
Nmmt in crushing.
shear and 120

Given data:
D =
1 m = 1 0 0 0 mm
Diameter of the boiler,

=
1 Nmm*
Steam pressure, p
= 1000 N/mm*
Permissible stress in tension, o,

t
=
60 Nmm*
Permissible stress in shear,

in crushing, J,=
120Nmm*
Permissible stress

To find:

) Plate thickness, .
(in) Diameter of the rivet, a.
(Gii) Pitch of the rivet, p.
iv) Margin of the rivet, e.
Distance between two rows,Pb:
riveted joint, 7.
Efficiency of the
Solution: Elemen
(i) Plate thickness,
p.D
Plate thickness,2xn
xo,
1x1000
= 0.588 mm
2x0.85x 1000
[ for triple riveted butt joint= 0.80 to 0.91
Say, plate thickness, t=0.6 mm
Ans.
(i) Diameter of the rivet, d:
d 6 t = 6xV0.6 = 4.6 mm

Say, Diameter of the rivet,

d 5 mm Ans.
(ii) Pitch of the rivet,p:
Tearing of the plate between rivet, F
F=(p-d) x i x o
(p-5) x 0.60x 1000 = (p-5) x 600
Shearing of the rivet, F.

nd2
F=ix n x xT
4

3 x 1.875 x* 4
x 60 =
6626.79 N
.(3.54

:n=1.875 forbut
Equating (3.53) and (3.54),
(p- 15) x 600 6626.79

p= 16.04 mm
Say, pitch of the rivet, p= 17 mm Ans

the rivet, e.
(iv) Margin of
e 1.5 d= 1.5 x 5 =
7.5 Ans
mm
between two rows, p,:
Distance
iv)
Pb3 d=3 x 5 15 mm Ans
 isi ficiency fthe rivet joint, n:
3.165
F- (17-5)
Cmishing of the rivet, Feixdxtx
Crushing of the riv 600 x
7200 N
G,3x5x 0.6 120
Least of F,,
F, and F
1080 N
px1xo
n Fe 1080
pxtxo, 17x0.6x 1000 = 10.58%

Resulr
) Plate thickness; =
0.6 mm
(i) Diameter of the rivet, d= 5 mm
(ii) Pitch of the rivet, p= 17 mm
(iv) Margin of the rivet,e= 7.5 mm
(vDistance between two rows, p,= 15 mm
(vi) Efficiency of the riveted joint n =
10.58%.

roblem 10
A
triple butt joint with unequal cover plates is used to connect two
plates of 20 mm
hickness Design the joint and sketch it. Find also the efficiency of the joint. Take the
uowable stresses as
50, 40 and 80 Mpa in tension, shear and crushing respectively.
Given data:
MKU-Apr97]
hckness of the plate, I= 20 mm
Permissible stress in tension, o, = 50 Mpa = 50 x10°N/m= 50 N/mm
Permissible stress in shear, 40 N/mm
t =.

ermissible stress in crushing, 80 N/mm

To find:

Thickness of the butt strap, 1

Diameter of the rivet, d
(i)
Margin of the rivet,e
Giw) Distance between two rows, P
 3.166 Design of Machine Bh
(v) Pitch of the rivet, P

(vi) Efficiency of the riveted joint,

n

Solution:
(i) Thickness of the cover plate, I
xt=0.75 x 20-12.5 mm Ans.
=0.75

(i) Diameter of the rivet, d:

d=6y1 =
6x/20 26.83 mm

(iüi) Margin of the rivet, e:

e- 1.5 d=1.5 x 27=40.5mm Ans.

(vii) Distance between two rows, Pp:

p= 3d=3 x 27 8 1 mm Ans.

(vii) Pitch of the rivet, p.

Tearing of the rivet joint, F

F=(p-d) x tx o

(p-27) x 20 x 50- (p-27) x 1000 ..

Shearing of the rivet, F,=ixnx x4

T

3x1.875x Tx 274
-x 40 128824.93 N
4

Equating (3.55) and (3.56),

(p-27) x 1000 128824.93

P=155.82 mm
Say, pitch oftherivet,P=156mm Ans.

(vi) Eficiency of thejoint,

Tearing of the plate between rivet,F
F (156-27) x 1000 129000DN
bing of the rivet, Fe=i xdxtxoc=3 x 27 x 20 x 80 129600 N
Least of F.F, and F
pxtxo,
 and Permanent Joints 3.167
Ava/y

pxixo,
12882493 Ans.
- 82.5%
156x 20x50

Result:
12.5 mm
Thickness of butt strap, f=
() Diameter of the rivet, d= 27 mm
of the rivet, e =
40.5 mm
ii) Margin
(Iv) Distance between two rows, p%= 81 mm

(v) Pitch of the rivet, p =156 mm

= 82.5%.
(1) Efficiency of the joint n

Prabt