Question

Which of the following about rivet is correct?

(a) causes low level of noise pollution

(b) it does not require skilled work

(c) labour cost is low

(d) removing poorly installed rivet is costly

This question was posed to me during an internship interview.

I'd like to ask this question from Riveted Connections in portion Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) removing poorly installed rivet is costly

To elaborate: (i)Rivet connection is associated with high level of noise pollution, (ii)needs heating rivet to red hot, (iii)inspection of connection is skilled work, (iv) removing poorly installed rivet is costly, (v)labour cost is high.