South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 61 - Department of Public Safety
Article 61:08 - Boilers
Chapter 61:08:09 - Historic power boilers
Appendix A - Guide to Riveted Joint Efficiencies

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules A
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 70, December 27, 2024

APPENDIX A

A GUIDE TO RIVETED JOINT EFFICIENCIES

The following table of efficiencies shows the average for the different types of joints. The values are only approximate because the efficiency depends on the ultimate strength of the plate and rivet, the thickness of the plates, and the diameter of the rivets.

Type of Riveting

Lap

Butt

Single

58

Double

70

82

Triple

74

88

Quadruple

94

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