Rivet Diameter Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Rivet Diameter (d) is:

\[ d = \sqrt{\left( \frac{4F}{\pi \tau} \right)} \]

Where:

Rivet Diameter (d): The diameter of the rivet's body, which determines its strength and load-bearing capacity.
Shear Force (F): The force applied to the rivet in shear.
Shear Strength (τ): The shear strength of the material from which the rivet is made.

Let's say the shear force (F) is 500 N and the shear strength (τ) is 250 N/mm². Using the formula:

\[ d = \sqrt{\left( \frac{4 \times 500}{\pi \times 250} \right)} \]

We get:

\[ d = \sqrt{\left( \frac{2000}{785.398} \right)} = \sqrt{2.546} = 1.59 \text{ mm} \]

So, the rivet diameter is approximately 1.59 mm.