In a riveted joint, when the number of rivets decrease from the innermost row to outermost row, the joint is said to be

In a riveted joint, when the number of rivets decrease from the innermost row to outermost row, the joint is said to be Correct Answer Diamond rivetted

Explanation:

Diamond rivetted:

  • In diamond rivetting, rivets are arranged in a diamond pattern and decrease gradually from the inner row to the outer row.
  • All the rivets are arranged symmetrically about the centre line of the plate
  • In diamond riveting, there is a saving of material, and efficiency is more. Diamond riveting is used in bridge trusses generally

Additional Information

Chain Rivet: 

  • When the rivets in the various rows are opposite to each other, then the joint is said to be chain riveted. 

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Zig - Zag rivetted:

  • If the rivets in the adjacent rows are staggered in such a way that every rivet is in the middle of the two rivets of the opposite row as shown in fig then the joint is said to be zig-zag riveted.

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