Introduction to Rivets

What are rivets ideal for?

• Joining wood structures

• Joining aluminum sheets and structures

• Joining plastic materials

• Joining steel beams

A solid shank rivet is a metal pin with a ______ on one side.

• formed head

• flat end

• pointed tip

• grooved surface

Solid shank rivets create a union at least as strong as the material being ______.

• joined

• welded

• glued

• epoxy bonded

What is the oldest mechanical fastener used to fasten metal together? (TQ)

• Bolts

• Screws

• Rivets

• Nails

Why are rivets a perfect choice for aircraft structure?

• They are expensive

• They swell to fill a hole and create a tight joint

• They are lightweight

• They are easy to remove

Fill in the blank: AN470 or MS20470 are types of ________ head rivets.

• Universal

• Flat

• Round

• Countersunk

Fill in the blank: AN426 or MS20426 are types of ________ rivets.

• Countersunk

• Blind

• Pop

• Solid

Rivets are designed for shear loads and have ________ bearing strength.

• low

• high

• moderate

• excellent

What is the name of the rivet with a countersunk head?

• A) AN426

• B) AN470

• C) AN360

• D) AN480

The AN470 rivet is known as the _______ Head.

• Universal

• Flat

• Round

• Countersunk