RIVETS AND BOLTS

THREE GRADES OF RIVETS AND BOLTS

USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

1. ASTM A141 structural rivet steel

2. ASTM A195 high strength structural rivet steel
3. ASTM A406 high strength structural alloy rivet steel

FASTENERS is the term used for both rivets and bolts.

RIVETING PROCEDURES
RIVETING PROCEDURES

01 The steel metal to be connected are drilled and

securely held in such a manner that their holes
are perfectly aligned.

02 Heated rivets are inserted into the holes and a

bucking-up tool is pressed against the rivet head.

03 The projecting shank is then covered by the power

riveter which delivers rapid blows filling the hole,
deforming the shank, and forming the head.
PUNCHING AND
DRILLING
CONDITIONS

The size of the rivets depends upon the types of

work, the thickness of the materials to be connected,
and the strength to be transmitted across the joint.

The most commonly used rivets are (3/4) 19mm diameter

and () 72mm.