Machine Drawing

Riveted Joints 157

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In a single strap butt joint, the thickness of the strap (cover plate) is given by, t 1 = 1.125t

If two straps are used, the thickness of each cover plate is given by, t 2 = 0.75t

1.5d 1.5d

1.5 d 1.5 d

d

tt

1

X–X

X X

p

Fig. 10.12 Single riveted, single strap butt joint

1.5 d 1.5 d 1.5 d 1.5 d

d

X–X

t^2

t^2

t

X X

p

Fig. 10.13 Single riveted, double strap butt joint