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Joining Thin Gage Metal
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Posted by: Gunther ®

05/13/2003, 11:54:57
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I'm joining two pieces of 16GA CRS with solid rivets and need to know the optimum spacing for the rivets. Unfortunately the type of rivets are set - tiny, 1/16 dia double flush rivets -

The orientation/size of the first piece is 12" x 17" rec with the second piece 1" x 17" rec- The rivets would be used along the 17" length. (.5" overlap on the second piece)

The current desing is placing 4 rivets on 4.5" centers which is failing.

Thanks-







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Posted by: jmt ®

05/13/2003, 13:21:11
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In general you want to keep about a 4 X diameter spacing on the rivets. So, in your case that would be about a 1/4 inch spacing.

That is just a rule of thumb for the minimum spacing between fasteners. You should figure out the minimum number of rivets you need based on the shear capability of the rivets, the bearing capability of your sheets and a factor of safety. Knowing that, you can get a better idea on your spacing.







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Posted by: Cramog ®

05/21/2003, 04:43:46
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Agree, 4xD is the accepted norm could be reduced to 3xD min.  No doubt rivets are shearing!  Rivet dia should be 3xThichness of thickest sheet.  Edge distance is 2xD min.

Hope this helps.

Glenn







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