Sec. 14-10.9. Strength of rivets in shear  


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  • (a) In computing the ultimate strength of rivets in shear the following values in pounds per square inch of the cross-sectional area of the rivet shank shall be used:
    Iron rivets in single shear
     
    38,000
    Iron rivets in double shear
     
    76,000
    Steel rivets in single shear
     
    44,000
    Steel rivets in double shear
     
    88,000
    (b) The cross-sectional area shall be that of the rivet shank after driving.