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Rivets are Generally Specified by
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 25th, 2023
Rivets are generally specified by
- Overall length
- Shank diameter
- Diameter of head
- Plate thickness
Choose the correct answer from the given option and also provide a detailed solution.
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Answer: (B) – Shank diameter
Rivets are generally specified by shank diameter
Solution:
- A rivet is a short cylindrical device having a head at the top of the cylinder and a narrow one at the bottom. The short cylindrical portion of the rivet is called a shank, and the narrow bottom portion of the rivet is known as the tail of the rivet.
- Rivets are generally specified by shank diameter.
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