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Q: For steel members the Rivet joint is
  • A. A lap joint
  • B. A butt joint
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option C - Types of joint may be grouped into the following two– Lap joint– It is the simplest type of joint. In this the plates to be connected overlap one another. Butt joint– In this type of connections, the two main plates butt against each other and the connection is made by providing a single cover plate connected to main plate or by double cover plates, one another sides connected to the main plates.
C. Types of joint may be grouped into the following two– Lap joint– It is the simplest type of joint. In this the plates to be connected overlap one another. Butt joint– In this type of connections, the two main plates butt against each other and the connection is made by providing a single cover plate connected to main plate or by double cover plates, one another sides connected to the main plates.

Explanations:

Types of joint may be grouped into the following two– Lap joint– It is the simplest type of joint. In this the plates to be connected overlap one another. Butt joint– In this type of connections, the two main plates butt against each other and the connection is made by providing a single cover plate connected to main plate or by double cover plates, one another sides connected to the main plates.