Riveted joints: tearing efficiency and rivet pitch–diameter ratio If the tearing efficiency of a riveted joint is 50%, determine the ratio of the rivet hole diameter to the rivet pitch. Choose the correct value.
Mechanical Engineering
Strength of Materials
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A0.20
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B0.30
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C0.50
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D0.60
Answer
Correct Answer: 0.50
Explanation
Given/FormulaTearing efficiency, ηt = (p − d)/p, where p = pitch, d = rivet hole diameter.
Calculationηt = 0.5 ⇒ (p − d)/p = 0.51 − (d/p) = 0.5d/p = 0.5
Final Answer0.50