Question

Size of rivet hole is _________ size of rivet

(a) more than

(b) less than

(c) equal to

(d) not compared with

This question was posed to me in a national level competition.

Question is taken from Riveted Connections topic in section Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) more than

For explanation: Size of rivet hole is kept slightly more than size of rivet.

Size of rivet hole is 1.5mm more for rivet diameter < 25mm

Size of rivet hole is 2mm more for rivet diameter ≥ 25mm.