In order to avoid tearing off the plate at an edge, the distance from the center of the rivet hole to the nearest edge of the plate (i.e. margin) should be (where d = Diameter of rivet hole in mm)

In order to avoid tearing off the plate at an edge, the distance from the center of the rivet hole to the nearest edge of the plate (i.e. margin) should be (where d = Diameter of rivet hole in mm) Correct Answer 1.5 d

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