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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical lap joint rivet Analysis Reply To: lap joint rivet Analysis

Nanda
Ansys Employee

I don't think, the head to plate and tail to plate should be bonded. It simply over-constraints the model. In reality, rivet head is hammered into plates, with certain amount of interference. Once the head is in position, tail is then formed in a die compressor. Frictional sliding is allowed but the shank stops the plates from moving.

Thanks,

Nanda

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