ASME B18.1.

2 LARGE RIVETS LARGE

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1972
(R 2001) 1/2 IN. NOMINAL DIAMETER AND LARGER RIVETS

IFI NOTES:

1. ASME 818.1.2 is a standard developed through the procedures of

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. B1B.1.2Is under
the jurisdiction of ASME Standards Committee B18 and is the di·
reet responsibility of its Subcommittee 1.

2. The latest edition of 818.1.2 was published in 1972. Since that time
the standard has been reaffirmed without technical change in 1977,
1983, 1989, and again in 1995, and 2001.

3. In the presentation of 818.1.2 in this book, a few editorial changes

have been made to improve clarity and reader convenience. None
of these editorial modifications affect technical content.

4. ASME 818.1.2-1972 (R 2001) is reprinted with the permission of its

publisher, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Three
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016·5990, U.S.A.

1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES 1.2.1 Head Type.. The head types covered

1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This standard covers complete general
and dimensional data for those types of large
solid rivets recognized as "American National
Standard" together with dimensional data appli-
cable to manufactured heads after driving, driven
heads, and hold-on (dolly bar) and rivet set im-
pressions. Also, included are appendixes cov-
ering formulas on which dimensional data are
based. It should be understood, however, that
by this standard are deSignated, respectively, as
button head, high button head (acorn), cone
head, flat countersunk head, oval countersunk
head and pan head. All other head types for
large solid rivets shall be considered special.
1.2.2 Shank Diameters. The diameters of
rivet shanks as given for the respective types of
rivets in the tables shall be standard. This, how-
ever, does not preclude the manufacture or use
of rivets having other diameters required for spe-
cial applications.

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where questions arise concerning acceptance
1.2.3 Head Proportions. The dimensions for
of product, the dimensions in the table shall gov-
heads of rivets speCified in the respective tables
ern over recalculation by formula.
shall be standard . Other head proportions shall
be considered special. Where nonstandard di-
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
ameter rivets are required for special applica-
standard is not intended to imply that an of the
tions, the proportions of heads shall preferably
products described are stock production sizes.
be based on the formulations given in the ap-
Consumers should consult with manufacturers
pendixes.
concerning the availability of products.
1.2.4 Swell Necks. Large rivets are normally
1.2 Rivets furnished with straight shanks up to the head.

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LARGE LARGE RIVETS 1972
RIVETS 1/2 IN. NOMINAL DIAMETER AND LARGER (R 2001)

When specified, however, the swell neck in-
cluded in Table 7 of this standard is applicable
to all standard large rivets except the flat coun-
tersunk head and oval countersunk head.
1.3 Manufactured Heads After Driving,
Driven Heads, and Hold-on (Dolly Bar)
and Rivet Set Impressions
Dimensions of manufactured heads af-
ter driving for button head, high button head,
cone head and pan head types of rivets and for
hold-on (dolly bar) impressions are included in
this standard for design reference purposes.
These dimensions apply also to driven heads of
rivets as formed from the end and to the corre-
sponding rivet set impressions. See Fig. 1 for
explanation of terms.
1.4 Dimensions
All dimensions in this standard are given
in inches, unless otherwise stated.
1.5 Terminology
For definitions of other terms relating to fasten-
ers or component features thereof used in this
standard refer to American National Standard,
Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fasteners,
ASME B18.12, page N-1.
2. GENERAL DATA
2.1 Underhead Fillets
Rivets other than countersunk head
types shall be furnished with a definite fillet un-
der the head. The radius of fillet shall not ex-
ceed 0.062 in.
2.2 Length
2.2.1 Measurement. The length of rivet shall
be measured, parallel to the axis of rivet, from
the extreme end to the plane of the bearing sur-
face for rivets having flat bearing surface type
heads, or to the intersection of the top surface
of head with the head diameter for rivets having
countersunk type heads.

The nomenclature applicable to rivets as 2.2.2 Length Tolerance. The tolerance on

manufactured and after driving is depicted in Fig. 1. length of rivets shall be as tabulated below:

112 3/4 1
MANUFACTURED HEAD AFTER
DRIVING FORMED BY HOLD·ON
Nominal Rivet Size and
518
and
7/8
,,,"
1·314
IMPRESSION
f>«:lminal Rivet Length Tolerance on Length
MANUFACTURED HEAD
Ttru 6 in. ±0.03 ±0.06 ±0.09
Over 6 in. ±0.06 ± 0.12 ± 0. 19

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SHANK
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DRIVEN HEAD FORMED BY
RIVET SET IMPRESSION
2.3 Points

Rivets shall have plain sheared ends ,

suitable for the purpose of driving that end sat-
isfactorily.

RIVET RIVET 2.4 Material

AS MANUFACTURED AFTER DRIVING
Suitable materials for steel rivets are
Fig. 1 Rivet Terms covered by the following ASTM specifications

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1972
LARGE RIVETS LARGE
(R 2001) 1/2 IN. NOMINAL DIAMETER AND LARGER RIVETS

which can be obtained from the American Soci- 2.7 Designation

ety for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. When specifying rivets, the following data
shall be included in the designation and shall
A31 Specifications for Boiler Rivet Steel appear in the sequence shown.
(American National Standard, ANSI G28.1)
A131 Specifications for Rivet Steel for Ships Nominal Size (fraction or decimal equiva-
lent)
A152 Specifications for Wrought-Iron Rivets Length (fraction or two-place decimal
and Rivet Rounds equivalent)
A502 Steel Structural Rivets Type of Rivet (including head style)
Type of Neck (if required)
2.5 Finishes Material
Finish (if required)
Unless otherwise specified, rivets shall
be supplied with a natural (as processed) finish, Examples:
unplated or uncoated.
1/2 x 2 Button Head Steel Rivet
2.6 Quality 0.625 x 6.00 High Button Head Swell
Neck Steel Rivet
The finished rivets shall be free from 1-3/8 x 7 Oval Countersunk Head Steel
defects affecting their serviceability. Rivet, Zinc Plated

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