Question

What type of failure will occur when rivets are smaller than necessary?

(a) Tearing of plate between the holes

(b) Tearing of plate between the edges

(c) Shearing of rivet

(d) Crushing of plate

This question was addressed to me during an interview.

I need to ask this question from Riveted Joints in section Computer Aided Drawing, Riveted & Welded Joints of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Shearing of rivet

To explain I would say: Shearing of the rivet takes place if the diameter of the rivet is smaller than necessary. Tearing of the plate between the edges of the plate and rivet-hole takes place if the hole is too near the edge.