Question

What is riveting? Explain.

Answer 1

Riveting:

1. A rivet is a nail or bolt used for holding metal plates together firmly.
2. Rivet is an example of application of thermal expansion and contraction advantageously.
3. In the construction of ships and boilers, there is a need to fix steel plates firmly.
4. The heated rivet is passed through the holes which are made in the steel plates.
5. The hot rivet is hammered to fix it firmly.
6. When it is cooled, it contracts and hold the metal plates together more firmly.