Title 49
SECTION 230.27
230.27 Maximum shearing strength of rivets.
§ 230.27 Maximum shearing strength of rivets.The maximum shearing strength of rivets per square inch of cross sectional area shall be taken as follows:
| Rivets | Pounds per square inch |
|---|---|
| Iron Rivets in Single Shear | 38,000 |
| Iron Rivets in Double Shear | 76,000 |
| Steel Rivets in Single Shear | 44,000 |
| Steel Rivets in Double Shear | 88,000 |