16974. A triple riveted butt joint with double straps of unequal width is to be designed for a boiler shell. The pitch of the rivets in the outer row is double the pitch in the inner row and zig-zag riveting is proposed. Which of the following statement is correct?

By Admin / September 13, 2025

There are four rivets per pitch length, all in double shear

There are four rivets per pitch length, out of which two are in single shear and two are in double shear

There are five rivets per pitch length, all in double shear

There are five rivets

✅ The correct answer is option D.

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