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Butt joint in rivet

Here, the two members or the elements

are linked edge to edge in one straight
line. The clamping is produced using an

external cover plate which is then
riveted as above through the parallel
drilled holes.

A butt joint may utilize either a single
cover plate or a couple of them.

Single cover plate
With the riveting are called single cover

butt joint.

Double cover butt joint

In places where added rigidity and
strength is required, are usually
incorporated, which are then riveted

from the upper and the lower surfaces
of the members. riveted joints may be

further classified into the following,
depending upon the way they are
inserted:

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