The strength of a riveted joint is equal to the
A
Pull required to tear off the plate per pitch length (P<sub>t</sub>)
B
Pull required to shear off the rivet per pitch length (P<sub>s</sub>)
C
Pull required to crush the rivet per pitch length (P<sub>c</sub>)
D
Minimum value of P<sub>t</sub>, P<sub>s</sub> or P<sub>c</sub>
Correct Answer: Minimum value of P<sub>t</sub>, P<sub>s</sub> or P<sub>c</sub>