Reply To: lap joint rivet Analysis

[Nanda Veralla]

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