Research on theoretical prediction method of rivet-forming quality considering different riveted structure parameters

Rivet connection is one of the most important connection technologies. The main factors affecting the rivet-forming quality of riveted structures are squeezing force, squeezing velocity, and materials of rivets and plates, which significantly impact the damage and failure of riveted holes in riveted structures. This paper provides a detailed study of the rivet-forming quality of riveted structures under different dynamic loads. A theoretical analysis method for the nonlinear dynamic plastic behavior of riveted structures is proposed to predict and investigate the rivet-forming quality of riveted structures under different squeezing forces, velocities, and materials. The proposed theoretical analysis method for the rivet-forming quality of riveted structures is conducted using the explicit dynamics method. Furthermore, the nonlinear dynamic plasticity theory method and nonlinear explicit dynamics model calculation results of riveted structures are compared with measured and Ultra Plus field scanning electron microscope scanning values. The results confirm the accuracy of the nonlinear dynamic plasticity theory method for riveted structures. In addition, the effects of different squeezing forces, velocities, rivet material, and plate material properties on the rivet-forming quality of riveted structures are also studied. This paper proposes a theoretical analysis method for the rivet-forming quality of riveted structures, providing an optimal squeezing force and velocity for rivet hole damage and rivet failure under different rivet and plate materials.