Classification of Rivet Joint

The rivets are generally classified as follows:

Hot driven rivets:

The rivets which are driven in the hot conditions.

Shop rivets:

The rivets which are placed in the workshop.

Field rivets:

The rivets which are placed in the site/field.

Cold driven rivets:

Since high pressure is required to form the head at room temperature this type of rivet is limited.

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