Effect of Riveting Parameters on Strength of Aluminium Joint

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study rivets parameters which were affecting to strength of joint of aluminium. Full factorial experimental design was conducted as 3 factors and 3 levels. The parameters were consisted of three levels of drilled holes, buck-tail length and upset distance. Furthermore, the experiment was done by pan-head rivet. The lap joint was selected to experiments on the specimens that were consisting of three thicknesses of 1, 2 and 3 mm. The main factors and interaction between factors that affected to strength of joint was analyzed. Effect of drilled holes size, buck-tail length and upset distance on strength of joint was discussed. The effect of thickness on strength of joint was reported. In order to finding suitable of upset distance, the tension load was analyzed and compared.