Riveted Joint
Compute rivet shear capacity, plate bearing pressure, plate tear-out strength and minimum pitch for riveted joint design.
Inputs
Formula
Fs = n·(πd²/4)·τ; Fb = n·d·t·σb; Ft = (p−d)·t·σt; pmin = 3d
How to use
- Fill in Rivet dia. d, Plate thick. t, Rivet shear [τ], Plate bearing [σb], Plate tension [σt], Rivet count n in the Inputs section (watch the unit on each field).
- Click Calculate; the tool evaluates the formula shown above.
- Read Rivet shear Fs, Bearing Fb, Tear-out Ft, Min pitch pmin in the results area.
Formula notesRivet dia d ≈ ∛(P·t / (c·σ)); P = load, t = plate thickness, σ = allowable rivet stress.