3. Hot riveting
Riveting is the oldest fastening method used in steel construction. The Garabit viaduct and the Eiffel Tower are famous examples.
Rivets are rather complex to use, as they have to be installed under heat, and are less frequently used today, in favor of bolts. However, some companies continue to use them in their workshops, as they are less expensive than bolts.
There are two main types of rivet:
round-head rivets (symbol R) ;
countersunk rivets (symbol F or F/90).
In the past, a third type of rivet was used: the convex countersunk head rivet (symbol FB or FB/90).
Figure 37 shows these...
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Bibliography
Digital media
APK – Programme ESDEP (European Steel Design Education Programme). CD-ROM, Cahiers de l'APK, issue no. 23, OTUA (2000)
Standards and norms
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Eurocodes
- AFNOR. Eurocode 3 : Calcul des structures en acier. Partie 1-1 : Règles générales et règles pour les bâtiments, (3e tirage). - NF EN 1993-1-1 - janvier 2010
- AFNOR. Eurocode 3 : Calcul des structures en acier. Partie 1-1 : Règles générales et règles pour les bâtiments. Annexe nationale à la NF EN 1993-1-1. - NF EN 1993-1-1/NA - mai 2007
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