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Design Allowables Data Sheet

A Metallic Materials

B Threaded Fasteners

C Wire Ropes and Cables

D Wood

E Rivets

Issue Status
Iss
Date Change Description
No.

1 29/06/06 Initial Issue, Metallic Materials Only

Following Sections Added:

2 11/07/06 Threaded Fasteners

Wire Ropes & Cables
Wood

3 07/06/07 Following Section Added: Rivets

Notes on Blind Rivets added.

Following Steels Added:

4 27/06/07
S510
S514
S515
T45

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Correction to lb.in to N.mm conversion

5 01/11/07 factor. Affects bolt and plywood bending
allowables.

6 18/01/08 Notes on 4340 temper levels added

7 14/02/14

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A Metallic Materials

IMPORTANT: Guidelines For Use

1. The Design Allowable strengths presented here are taken from

Data Sources acceptable to the LAA.

Within each material designation, considerable variation in

properties may occur, due to the factors listed below. The
values chosen represent the worst case figures from all of
the cases provided by the relevant Data Sources.

As worst case data is provided, it may be possible for any

specific case, to find allowables considerably higher than
those given. Using low allowables will increase the weight
of the item being designed.

If weight-saving is of high importance in the design, then

it is recommended that the user goes directly to the
original Data Sources to obtain higher allowables.

For example, for small modifications or repair schemes, the

weight penalty involved in using these allowable, will be
small, but for a major mod or a completely new airframe
design, the weight penalty may be significant.

2. Where these LAA design allowables are used in a submission

or report to the LAA, the user should include a reference to
this data sheet.

3. All of the figures given are for room temperature

applications only. The user should seek relevant specific
data for elevated temperature applications.

4. For each material designation, a list of heat treatments and

temper conditions is provided. The design allowable given is
the worst case for all of the conditions listed. If the user
has a material condition not listed, the LAA allowable
should not be used, and a relevant specific figure obtained
elsewhere.

5. Yield strengths should be compared with Limit Loads, and

Ultimate strengths should be compared with Ultimate Loads.

6. The Young’s Modulus figures quoted are lowest value. This

will be conservative when using the value to calculate
buckling loads.

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7. The density figures quoted are lowest value. This WILL NOT
be conservative from a weight estimation point of view.

8. Down factored allowables must be used in the heat affected

zone of welded structures. If not given on this data sheet
for the material in question, then the LAA allowable should
not be used and a relevant specific figure obtained
elsewhere.

9. The correct abbreviation for each quantity, in the

applicable Data Source, is given.

Factors Affecting Design Allowables from Data Sources

• Material Shape and Form:- The thickness of a material can

have a large effect on it’s allowable strength. The way
in which it was formed (e.g. rolled or extruded) can also
have an influence.

• Anisotropy:- The strength of some metals can vary

dependent on the direction of the applied load, relative
to the crystal structure (i.e. grain) of the metal.

• Heat Treatment:- Heat treatment or temper conditions can

have a dramatic effect on the properties of metal alloys.

• Statistical Basis:- Design data is generated from large

numbers of physical tests. The more samples tested, the
higher the confidence that can be assigned to the figures
obtained. The statistical basis of the data concerns the
number of samples, and the way in which the resulting
data is manipulated to obtain the design allowable. The
three bases usually quoted are named A, B and S. The LAA
design allowables are the lowest figure of all the bases
quoted in the Data Source.

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Contents

Steels

AISI 4130 (Normalised, tempered & stress relieved)

AISI 4130 (Quenched & tempered)
AISI 4130 Welded allowables
AISI 4340
S 96
S 99
S 510
S 514
S 515
T 45

Aluminium Alloys

AISI 2014
AISI 2024
AISI 6061
AISI 7075
L 114
L 163 (was L 72)
L 168 (was L 65)

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Steels

Material Designation 4130

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Data Source Reference
Table 2.3.1.0(C1)

Sheet, Strip, Plate

Available Forms
& Tubing
Normalised,
Heat Treatments and Tempers Tempered & Stress-
Relieved
Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.0
E
GPa 200
3
lb/in 0.283
Density 3 ω
g/cm 7.83
Ultimate Tensile ksi 90
Ftu
Strength MPa 621
ksi 70
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 483
Ultimate Shear ksi 54
Fsu
Strength MPa 372
Ultimate Bearing ksi 190
Fbru
Strength MPa 1310
ksi 120
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 827

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Material Designation 4130

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Data Source Reference
Table 2.3.1.0(C2)

Available Forms Tubing

Heat Treatments and Tempers Quenched & Tempered

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.0

E
GPa 200
3
lb/in 0.283
Density ω
g/cm3 7.83
Ultimate Tensile ksi 125
Ftu
Strength MPa 862
ksi 100
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 689
Ultimate Shear ksi 75
Fsu
Strength MPa 517
Ultimate Bearing ksi 194
Fbru
Strength MPa 1338
ksi 146
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 1007

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Material Designation 4130

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Data Source Reference
Table 8.2.2.1.1 (a)

Available Forms -
Welded (Heat
Affected Zone)
Heat Treatments and Tempers
No heat treatment
after welding.
Ultimate Tensile ksi 72
Ftu
Strength MPa 496
Ultimate Shear ksi 43
Fsu
Strength MPa 296

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Material Designation 4340

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Data Source Reference
Table 2.3.1.0(f1)
Bar, Forging &
Available Forms
Tubing

Quenched & Tempered

Heat Treatments and Tempers
N.B SEE NOTE BELOW

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.0

E
GPa 200
3
lb/in 0.283
Density ω
g/cm3 7.83
Ultimate Tensile ksi 260
Ftu
Strength MPa 1793
ksi 217
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 1496
Ultimate Shear ksi 156
Fsu
Strength MPa 1076
Ultimate Bearing ksi 347
Fbru
Strength MPa 2392
ksi 312
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 2151

NOTE

4340 can be obtained in a variety of heat treatment

conditions.

This reference quotes the HIGHEST only.

Contact LAA Engineering if using a lower heat treatement or

normalised 4340.

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Material Designation S 96

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Bars & Forgings

Heat Treatments and Tempers

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.6

E
GPa 204
3
lb/in 0.284
Density ρ
g/cm3 7.86
Ultimate Tensile ksi 123
ft
Strength MPa 849
ksi 99
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 680
Ultimate Shear ksi 81
fso
Strength MPa 560
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 141
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 973

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Material Designation S 99

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Bars & Forgings

Heat Treatments and Tempers

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.0

E
GPa 200
3
lb/in 0.284
Density ρ
g/cm3 7.86
Ultimate Tensile ksi 176
ft
Strength MPa 1215
ksi 157
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 1080
Ultimate Shear ksi 112
fso
Strength MPa 770
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 242
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 1667

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Material Designation S 510

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Sheet & Strip

Heat Treatments and Tempers

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 30.0

E
GPa 207
3
lb/in 0.286
Density ρ
g/cm3 7.92
Ultimate Tensile ksi 62.4
ft
Strength MPa 430
ksi 37.0
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 255
Ultimate Shear ksi
fso
Strength MPa
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 65.0
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 448

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Material Designation S 514

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Sheet & Strip

Heat Treatments and Tempers

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.0

E
GPa 200
3
lb/in 0.285
Density ρ
g/cm3 7.89
Ultimate Tensile ksi 111.7
ft
Strength MPa 770
ksi 91.3
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 630
Ultimate Shear ksi
fso
Strength MPa
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 137.0
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 945

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Material Designation S 515

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Sheet & Strip

Heat Treatments and Tempers

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 29.0

E
GPa 200
3
lb/in 0.285
Density ρ
g/cm3 7.89
Ultimate Tensile ksi 66.7
ft
Strength MPa 460
ksi
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa
Ultimate Shear ksi
fso
Strength MPa
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa

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Material Designation T 45

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Tube

Heat Treatments and Tempers

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 28.4

E
GPa 196
3
lb/in 0.285
Density ρ
g/cm3 7.89
Ultimate Tensile ksi 101.5
ft
Strength MPa 700
ksi 89.9
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 620
Ultimate Shear ksi
fso
Strength MPa
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 123.1
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 849

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Material Designation T45

British Aircraft
Corporation
Data Source Reference
Basic Materials Data
Sheet 1.2.9
Tube
Available Forms
Ø not less than 0.5”
Welded (Heat
Affected Zone)
Heat Treatments and Tempers
No heat treatment
after welding.
Ultimate Tensile ksi 67.2
Ftu
Strength MPa 463
Ultimate Shear ksi 50.4
Fsu
Strength MPa 347

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Aluminium Alloys

Material Designation 2014

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Data Source Reference Tables 3.2.1.0
(b1,b2,c1,d,e,f)
Bars, Rods and
Shapes, rolled,
drawn or hand-
finished.
Available Forms
Die and Hand
Forgings.
Clad Figures
Included.
T6, T651, T6510,
Heat Treatments and Tempers T6511, T652 and
T62.
Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 10.5
E
GPa 72
3
lb/in 0.101
Density ω
g/cm3 2.80
Ultimate Tensile ksi 56
Ftu
Strength MPa 386
ksi 47
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 324
Ultimate Shear ksi 35
Fsu
Strength MPa 241
Ultimate Bearing ksi 83
Fbru
Strength MPa 572
ksi 71
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 490

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Material Designation 2024

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Tables 3.2.3.0
Data Source Reference (b1,b2,b3,e1,e2,
e3,e4,g,i1,i2
i3,j1,j2)
Sheet, Plate &
Drawn Tubing.
Bar & Rod, rolled,
drawn or cold
Available Forms
finished.
Extruded Shapes.
Clad Figures
Included.
T3, T351, T3510,
T3511, T36, T361,
Heat Treatments and Tempers T4, T42, T6, T62,
T72, T81, T851,
T8510, T8511, T861
Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 9.5
E
GPa 66
lb/in3 0.100
Density 3 ω
g/cm 2.77
Ultimate Tensile ksi 39
Ftu
Strength MPa 269
ksi 29
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 200
Ultimate Shear ksi 24
Fsu
Strength MPa 165
Ultimate Bearing ksi 64
Fbru
Strength MPa 441
ksi 36
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 248

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Material Designation 6061

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Tables 3.6.2.0
Data Source Reference
(b1,b2,c1,d,e,f
g).
Sheet, Plate, Drawn
Tube & Pipe.
Rods & Special
Shapes, rolled,
drawn or cold
Available Forms
finished.
Die & Hand
Forgings.
Extruded Rod, Bar &
Shapes.
T4, T42, T451,
T4510, T4511 T6,
Heat Treatments and Tempers
T62, T651, T6510,
T6511, T652
Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 9.9
E
GPa 68
lb/in3 0.098
Density 3 ω
g/cm 2.71
Ultimate Tensile ksi 26
Ftu
Strength MPa 179
ksi 12
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 83
Ultimate Shear ksi 16
Fsu
Strength MPa 110
Ultimate Bearing ksi 42
Fbru
Strength MPa 290
ksi 22
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 152

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Material Designation 7075

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Tables 3.7.4.0
(b1,b2,b3,b4,c1
Data Source Reference
c2,c3,c4,c5,d,e1,
e2,f1,f2,g1,g2,g3,
g4)
Sheet & Plate.
Bar, Rods & Shapes,
rolled, drawn or
cold finished.
Die & Hand
Available Forms
Forgings.
Extruded Rods, Bars
and Shapes.
Clad Figures
Included.
T6, T62,
T651,T6510, T6511,
T652, T73, T7351,
Heat Treatments and Tempers
T73510, T73511,
T7352, T76, T7651,
T76510, T76511
Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 9.3
E
GPa 64
lb/in3 0.101
Density ω
g/cm3 2.80
Ultimate Tensile ksi 56
Ftu
Strength MPa 386
ksi 44
Tensile Yield Strength Fty
MPa 303
Ultimate Shear ksi 35
Fsu
Strength MPa 241
Ultimate Bearing ksi 84
Fbru
Strength MPa 579
ksi 68
Yield Bearing Strength Fbry
MPa 469

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Material Designation L114

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Tube

Heat Treatments and Tempers T6

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 10.2

E
GPa 70
3
lb/in 0.098
Density ρ
g/cm3 2.70
Ultimate Tensile ksi 45
ft
Strength MPa 310
ksi 35
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 240
Ultimate Shear ksi
fso
Strength MPa
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 47
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 324

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L163
Material Designation
(Previously L72)

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988

Available Forms Clad Sheet & Strip

Heat Treatments and Tempers T3

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 9.6

E
GPa 66
3
lb/in 0.101
Density ρ
g/cm3 2.79
Ultimate Tensile ksi 56
ft
Strength MPa 385
ksi 36
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 245
Ultimate Shear ksi
fso
Strength MPa
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 57
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 392

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L168
Material Designation
(previously L65)

ESDU 00-932 Iss 2.

Data Source Reference
1988
Bars & Extruded
Available Forms
Sections

Heat Treatments and Tempers T6, T651

Young’s Modulus X 103 ksi 10.4

E
GPa 72
3
lb/in 0.101
Density ρ
g/cm3 2.80
Ultimate Tensile ksi 57
ft
Strength MPa 394
ksi 51
Tensile Yield Strength t2
MPa 351
Ultimate Shear ksi 30
fso
Strength MPa 209
Ultimate Bearing ksi
Strength MPa
ksi 63
Yield Bearing Strength b10
MPa 432

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B Threaded Fasteners

IMPORTANT: Guidelines For Use

1. The Design Allowable strengths presented here are taken

from Data Sources acceptable to the LAA. Unlike the
metallic material properties above, they may be used for
new design work without weight penalty.

2. Where these LAA design allowables are used in a

submission or report to the LAA, the user should include
a reference to this data sheet.

3. All of the figures given are for room temperature

applications only. The user should seek relevant specific
data for elevated temperature applications.

4. Ultimate strengths should be compared with Ultimate

Loads.

5. The Tensile Strengths given can only be generated with

full nuts and heads. Where thin materials are being
joined, the pull-through strength of the materials may
also be the limiting factor.

6. The Shear Strengths given can only be generated on the

plain shank of the bolt. The thread should not be loaded
in shear. The bearing and shear-out strength of the
materials being joined should also be checked.

7. Where bolts are loaded simultaneously in tension and

shear, the interaction curves given must be used to
establish the combined strength of the bolt.

The interaction curves are calculated using the following

equation:-

x3 y 2
+ =1
a3 b2

Where

x = Shear load
y = Tension load
a = Allowable pure shear load
b = Allowable pure tension load

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Contents

Imperial Fasteners

AN Bolts

High Strength Internal Wrenching Bolts

Metric Fasteners

TBC

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Imperial Fasteners

AN Bolts

References:

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Analysis & Design of Flight Vehicle Structures E.F. Bruhn
Material Properties:

Ultimate Tensile Strength >125 ksi (862 MPa)

Ultimate Shear Strength >75 ksi (517 MPa)
Modulus of Rupture >180 ksi (1241 MPa)
Ultimate
Bolt Dia Ultimate Single Ultimate
Tensile
Shear Strength Bending Moment
Strength
in lb N lb N lb.in N.mm
0.190 (AN3) 2210 9831 2126 9457 121 13673
1/4 (AN4) 4080 18149 3680 16369 276 31188
5/16 (AN5) 6500 28913 5750 25577 539 60907
3/8 (AN6) 10100 44927 8280 36831 932 105316
7/16 (AN7) 13600 60496 11250 50042 1480 167240
1/2 (AN8) 18500 82292 14700 65389 2210 249730

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AN Bolt Shear-Tension Interaction Curves

20000

AN 3
AN 4
AN 5
15000 AN 6
AN 7
AN 8
Tension Load (lb) (lb)

10000

5000

0
0 5000 10000 15000 20000
Shear Load (lb)

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High Strength Internal Wrenching Bolts

E.g.
MS 20004 thru MS 20024
MS 21262
MS 24675 thru MS 24678
NAS 563 thru NAS 572
NAS 1223 thru NAS 1235
NAS 1266 thru NAS 1270

References:

Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss H
Analysis & Design of Flight Vehicle Structures E.F. Bruhn
Material Properties:

Ultimate Tensile Strength >160 ksi (1103 MPa)

Ultimate Shear Strength >95 ksi (655 MPa)
Material spec => MIL-B-8831
Ultimate
Bolt Dia Ultimate Single Ultimate
Tensile
Shear Strength Bending Moment
Strength
in lb N lb N lb.in N.mm
1/4 6190 27534 4650 20684
5/16 9820 43682 7300 32472
3/8 15200 67613 10500 46706
7/16 20600 91633 14300 63610
1/2 27400 121881 18650 82959
9/16 34800 154798 23600 104978

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High Strength Internal Wrenching Bolt Shear-Tension
Interaction Curves

40000

35000

30000

25000
Tension Load (lb) (lb)

1/4
5/16
3/8
20000
7/16
1/2
9/16
15000

10000

5000

0
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000
Shear Load (lb)

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C Wire Ropes and Cables

IMPORTANT: Guidelines For Use

1. The Design Allowable strengths presented here are taken

from Data Sources acceptable to the LAA. Unlike the
metallic material properties above, they may be used for
new design work without weight penalty.

2. Where these LAA design allowables are used in a

submission or report to the LAA, the user should include
a reference to this data sheet.

3. All of the figures given are for room temperature

applications only. The user should seek relevant specific
data for elevated temperature applications.

4. Ultimate strengths should be compared with Ultimate

Loads.

5. The LAA have adopted the requirements of BCAR CAP 482,

Section S (Small Light Aeroplanes), with respect to the
load capabilities of Steel Wire Ropes & Cables.
i.e.
“An ultimate factor of safety of 2.0 on nominal cable
strength must be applied to cables used for structural
applications and for all primary control systems.”

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Flexible Cables

Mil-W-83420 Type A
Mil-W-83420 Type B
Mil-C-18375

Non-flexible Cables

Mil-W-87161

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Flexible Cables

Reference:

AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and

Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.
FAA. September 8, 1998
Construction

Wire Minimum Breaking Strength

Rope
Cable
Nominal MIL-W-83420 MIL-W-83420
Dia. MIL-C-18375
Type A Type B

(in) (lb) (N) (lb) (N) (lb) (N)

1/32 3x7 110 489 110 489
3/64 7x7 270 1201 270 1201
1/16 7x7 480 2135 480 2135 360 1601
1/16 7x19 480 2135 480 2135
3/32 7x7 920 4092 920 4092 700 3114
3/32 7x19 1000 4448 920 4092
1/8 7x19 2000 8896 1760 7829 1300 5783
5/32 7x19 2800 12455 2400 10676 2000 8896
3/16 7x19 4200 18683 3700 16458 2900 12900
7/32 7x19 5600 24910 5000 22241 3800 16903
1/4 7x19 7000 31138 6400 28469 4900 21796
9/32 7x19 8000 35586 7800 34696 6100 27134
5/16 7x19 9800 43593 9000 40034 7600 33806
11/32 7x19 12500 55603
3/8 7x19 14400 64054 12000 53379 11000 48930
7/16 6x19IWRC 17600 78289 16300 72506 14900 66279
1/2 6x19IWRC 22800 101419 22800 101419 19300 85851
9/16 6x19IWRC 28500 126774 28500 126774 24300 108092
5/8 6x19IWRC 35000 155688 35000 155688 30100 133891
3/4 6x19IWRC 49600 220632 49600 220632 42900 190829
7/8 6x19IWRC 66500 295807 66500 295807 58000 257997
1 6x19IWRC 85400 379878 85400 379878 75200 334506
1-1/8 6x19IWRC 106400 473291 106400 473291
1-1/4 6x19IWRC 129400 575600 129400 575600
1-3/8 6x19IWRC 153600 683247 153600 683247
1-1/2 6x19IWRC 180500 802904 180500 802904

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Non-Flexible Cables

Reference:

AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and

Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair.
FAA. September 8, 1998
Construction

Wire Minimum Breaking Strength

Rope
Cable
Nominal MIL-W-87161
Dia. Types A&B

(in) (lb) (N) (lb) (N) (lb) (N)

1/32 1x7 185 823
3/64 1x7 375 1668
3/64 1x19 375 1668
1/16 1x7 500 2224
1/16 1x19 500 2224
5/64 1x19 800 3559
3/32 1x19 1200 5338
7/64 1x19 1600 7117
1/8 1x19 2100 9341
5/32 1x19 3300 14679
3/16 1x19 4700 20907
7/32 1x19 6300 28024
1/4 1x19 8200 36475
5/16 1x19 12500 55603
3/8 1x19 17500 77844

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D Wood

IMPORTANT: Guidelines For Use

1. The Design Allowable strengths presented here are taken

from ANC-18 Design of Wood Aircraft Structures, June
1951, from the U.S. Department of Defense. This is a data
source acceptable to the LAA. Unlike the metallic
material properties above, they may be used for new
design work without weight penalty. For new design and
major modifications and repair, the user is strongly
advised to familiarise themselves with the analysis
techniques for wooden structures, described in the above
reference.

2. Where these LAA design allowables are used in a

submission or report to the LAA, the user should include
a reference to this data sheet.

3. All of the figures given are for room temperature

applications only. The user should seek relevant specific
data for elevated temperature applications.

4. The basic material properties are given at 15% moisture

content and are for use with aircraft for use in
temperate climates. For aircraft used in tropical wet or
dry climates, the user should seek other relevant data.

5. Ultimate strengths should be compared with Ultimate

Loads. Proportional Limit Stresses (where available)
should be compared with Limit Loads

6. The Modulus of Rupture in bending should only be used

directly as given in the table for solid rectangular
cross-section wooden beams. For other cross-sections a
form factor must be applied to the figure given. See ANC-
18 for form factor equations and tables.

7. Interaction curves are given in ANC-18 for wooden spars

in combined bending and compression.

8. The 45 degree in-plane shear strength of plywood is

dependent on whether the face grain is in tension or
compression. The lower of the two values is used here.

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Contents

Solid Wood

Sitka Spruce
Douglas Fir

Ply

Birch-Birch

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Solid Wood

Douglas Fir
Sitka Spruce
Species of Wood (Normal)

psi MPa psi MPa

Ultimate
Strength
9400 64.8 10900 75.2
(Parallel To
Tension

Grain)

Ultimate
Strength (90 170 1.2 140 1.0
Deg To Grain)

Proportional
Limit Stress
3530 24.3 4220 29.1
(Parallel To
Grain)
Compression

Ultimate
Strength
4700 32.4 5600 38.6
(Parallel To
Grain)

Ultimate
Strength (90 740 5.1 1020 7.0
Deg To Grain)

Ultimate
Shear

Strength
990 6.8 950 6.6
(Parallel To
Grain)

Proportional
5300 36.5 5900 40.7
Limit Stress
Bending

Modulus of
9400 64.8 10900 75.2
Rupture

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Plywood

Birch – Birch 3 Ply

Nominal Thickness (in)
0.035 0.070 0.100 0.125 0.155 0.185
Thickness

Face & Back 0.011 0.020 0.030 0.034 0.040 0.047

Veneer

(in)

Core 0.011 0.030 0.040 0.060 0.080 0.095

Parallel Psi 10070 8630 9060 8020 7550 7510

to Face
Ultimate

Strength
Tensile

Grain MPa 69.4 59.5 62.5 55.3 52.1 51.8

90 deg Psi 5030 6470 6040 7080 7550 7590

to Face
Grain MPa 34.8 44.6 41.6 48.8 52.1 52.3

Parallel Psi 4430 3840 4020 3590 3400 3380

to Face
Ultimate

Grain MPa 30.5 26.5 27.7 24.8 23.4 23.3

90 deg Psi 2350 2950 2780 3200 3400 3410

Compression

to Face
Grain MPa 16.2 20.3 19.2 22.1 23.4 23.5

Parallel Psi 3130 2710 2840 2540 2400 2390

Proportional

to Face
Grain MPa 21.6 18.7 19.6 17.5 16.5 16.5
Limit

90 deg Psi 1670 2090 1960 2260 2400 2410

to Face
Grain MPa 11.5 14.4 13.5 15.6 16.5 16.6

Parallel Lb.in* 2.53 9.69 20.08 30.14 45.26 64.33

to Face
Ultimate

Grain N.mm** 11.3 43.1 89.3 134.1 201.4 286.2

90 deg Lb.in* 0.562 3.031 5.638 11.015 18.728 26.906

to Face
Bending

Grain N.mm** 2.5 13.5 25.1 49.0 83.3 119.7

Parallel Lb.in* 4.27 4.88 10.11 15.17 22.78 32.38

Proportional

to Face
Grain N.mm** 19.0 21.7 45.0 67.5 101.3 143.6
Limit

90 deg Lb.in* 0.243 1.526 2.838 5.544 9.426 13.542

to Face
Grain N.mm** 1.1 6.8 12.6 24.7 41.9 60.3

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* Per inch width

** Per mm width

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Birch – Birch 3 Ply

Nominal Thickness (in)
0.035 0.070 0.100 0.125 0.155 0.185
0/90 Psi 2840 2490 2020 1800 1630 1510
Shear

deg MPa 19.6 17.2 13.9 12.4 11.2 10.4

+/- Psi 2300 2790 2660 2970 3100 3100
45
deg MPa 15.9 19.2 18.3 20.5 21.4 21.4

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Birch – Birch 5 Ply

Nominal Thickness (in)
0.160 0.190 0.225 0.250 0.315 0.375
0.030 0.034 0.040 0.047 0.060 0.060
Thickness

Face & Back

Veneer

(in)

Cross Bands 0.034 0.047 0.060 0.060 0.080 0.095

Core 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.047 0.040 0.080

Parallel Psi 8600 7710 7220 7070 7550 7740

to Face
Ultimate

Strength
Tensile

Grain MPa 59.3 53.2 49.8 48.7 52.1 53.4

90 deg Psi 6500 7390 7880 7130 7550 7360

to Face
Grain MPa 44.8 51.0 54.3 49.2 52.1 50.7

Parallel Psi 3830 3460 3260 3570 3400 3180

to Face
Ultimate

Grain MPa 26.4 23.9 22.5 24.6 23.4 21.9

90 deg Psi 2960 3330 3530 3230 3400 3320

Compression

to Face
Grain MPa 20.4 23.0 24.3 22.3 23.4 22.9

Parallel Psi 2700 2440 2300 2520 2400 2450

Proportional

to Face
Grain MPa 18.6 16.8 15.9 17.4 16.5 16.9
Limit

90 deg Psi 2090 2350 2490 2280 2400 2340

to Face
Grain MPa 14.4 16.2 17.2 15.7 16.5 16.1

Parallel Lb.in* 42.64 57.04 79.84 102.28 163.17 207.97

to Face
Ultimate

Grain N.mm** 189.7 253.8 355.2 455.0 725.9 925.2

90 deg Lb.in* 22.78 35.09 50.41 57.97 91.48 153.43

to Face
Bending

Grain N.mm** 101.3 156.1 224.3 257.9 407.0 682.6

Parallel Lb.in* 21.46 29.01 40.18 51.48 82.12 104.68

Proportional

to Face
Grain N.mm** 95.5 129.1 178.8 229.0 365.3 465.7
Limit

90 deg Lb.in* 11.47 17.66 25.37 29.18 46.04 77.22

to Face
Grain N.mm** 51.0 78.6 112.9 129.8 204.8 343.5

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** Per mm width

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Birch – Birch 5 Ply

Nominal Thickness (in)
0.160 0.190 0.225 0.250 0.315 0.375
0/90 Psi 2290 2070 1890 1800 1620 1500
Shear

deg MPa 15.8 14.3 13.0 12.4 11.2 10.3

+/- Psi 2800 3060 3170 2990 3100 3050
45
deg MPa 19.3 21.1 21.9 20.6 21.4 21.0

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E Rivets

IMPORTANT: Guidelines For Use

The Design Allowable strengths presented here are taken from

Data Sources acceptable to the LAA.

Where these LAA design allowables are used in a submission or

report to the LAA, the user should include a reference to this
data sheet.

All of the figures given are for room temperature applications

only. The user should seek relevant specific data for elevated
temperature applications.

Yield strengths should be compared with Limit Loads, and

Ultimate strengths should be compared with Ultimate Loads.
Strengths are provided in metric and imperial units.

Joint allowables assume an edge distance of at least 2 x rivet

diameter.

All joints are assumed to be rigid and no rotation about a

single rivet is allowed.

When calculating shears in a rivet group, if the applied shear

load does not pass through the centroid of the group, then the
shear required to counter this induced torque must also be
considered.

For solid rivets:

The following upset dimensions are assumed:-

Diameter >= 1.3 x shank dia. (>= 1.4 x dia for

7050 rivets)
Head Height >= 0.3 x shank dia.

Yield is defined as a joint permanent set of 0.04 x rivet

diameter.

For Protruding Head Solid Rivets:

The lower of the rivet allowable shear strength and the

sheet material allowable bearing strength should be used
as the joint allowable strength.

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A table of rivet allowable single shear strengths is
provided.

Rivet allowable shear strengths need to be modified where

the rivet is subject to high bearing stresses as a result
of being set in thin sheet material. Thin sheet is
defined as follows:-

Single Shear Joints t/D < 0.33

Double Shear Joints t/D < 0.67

A table of shear strength correction factors is provided.

Sheet material allowable bearing strength data is

provided for t/D >= 0.18 . For t/D < 0.18 strength
tests should be performed.

The bearing strength data is provided for a nominal sheet

material with an allowable bearing stress of 100 ksi. For
actual sheet materials, multiply the table strength
figure by:-

actual material bearing strength in ksi

100

For Flush Head Solid Rivets:

A table is provided for each rivet/sheet combination with

the lowest of the bearing or shear allowable quoted for
each rivet size.

The sheet gauge quoted in the tables is that of the

countersunk sheet.

When the non-countersunk sheet is thinner than the

countersunk sheet, the allowable bearing strength for it
should be calculated (as per a protruding rivet case ).
This should then be compared with the countersunk sheet
allowable from the table, and the lower of the two values
used.

Note that different allowables are obtained, based on

whether the joint is machine countersunk or dimpled. In
the dimpled joints, the dimpling can carry some of the
shear load.

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Blind Rivets:

There are too many different types of blind rivet and

similar fastener, to provide a significant sample of
properties here. When any type of fastener is used, care
should be taken to source associated design strengths.
For aerospace specification fasteners, the manufacturer
may be able to supply appropriate data, however beware of
“typical”, “average” or similar data, as this will not
represent worst case conservative data. Commercial
fasteners should be avoided wherever possible, as it is
even less likely that appropriate data will be available.

In the event of doubt over the suitability of design

data, please consult LAA Engineering. In some cases it
may be necessary to generate a strength test programme to
obtain design strengths of a suitable confidence level.

Rivets in Tension:

As a general rule it is unacceptable design practice to

use rivets as primarily tensile fasteners. Rivets may be
used to carry small tensile loads, incidental to their
shear carrying function.

The following applications are examples of rivets

carrying incidental tensile loads:-

Skin joints to ribs and frames, seeing aerodynamic

suction forces.

Attachment of panels that operate in a post-buckled

condition.

Attachment of pressurised skins.

Tables of allowable ultimate strengths are provided for

solid rivets in applications similar to those above.

The allowables provided assume no load reversal in the

joint.

If load reversal is present, the allowables should be

reduced by 75%

Combined shear and tensile loads should be assessed using

the following interaction formula.

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Rt2 + Rs2 = 1

Redundancy should be provided in riveted joints, so that

at least 1 rivet may be considered to have failed (due to
improper installation) without the joint strengths being
exceeded by limit or ultimate loads.

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Contents

Solid Rivets

Protruding Head

Rivet Single Shear Strengths

Rivet Designations and Material Shear Strengths
Shear Strength Correction Factors for Thin Sheets
Bearing Strength of Sheet on Rivets

Flush Head

100 deg Head

In Dimpled Al Sheet

MS20426AD
MS20426D
MS20426DD

In Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

MS20426AD
MS20426D
MS20426DD
NAS1097-E
MS20426E

120 deg Shear Head

In Dimpled Al Sheet

In Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

BRFS-D
BRFS-AD
BRFS-DD
MS14218E
MS14218AD

120 deg Tension Head

In Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

MS14219E

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Tensile Behaviour of Solid Rivets

Protruding Head

AN470, AN442

Flush Head

100 deg Head

In Dimpled Al Sheet

AN 426

In Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

AN 426

Blind Rivets

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Solid Rivets

Protruding Head Rivets

Single Shear Strength (lb)

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2 (b)

Rivet Rivet Size (in)

Designation
1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
B 99 203 363 556 802 1450 2290 3275
AD 106 217 389 596 860 1555 2455 3510
D 134 275 493 755 1085 1970 3115 4445
DD 145 297 532 814 1175 2125 3360 4795
E (or KE in 152 311 558 854 1230 2230 3520 5030
NAS
Spec’n)
M 183 376 674 1030 1490 2695 4260 6085
T 187 384 687 1050 1515 2745 4340 6200
- 317 651 1165 1785 2575 4665 7375 10500

Single Shear Strength (N)

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2 (b)

Rivet Rivet Size (in)

Designation
1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
B 446 903 1616 2476 3571 6457 10198 14585
AD 471 966 1732 2653 3829 6924 10933 15632
D 596 1224 2195 3361 4831 8773 13873 19796
DD 645 1322 2369 3625 5232 9463 14964 21355
E (or KE in 676 1384 2484 3803 5477 9931 15676 22402
NAS
Spec’n)
M 815 1674 3000 4587 6635 12002 18972 27100
T 832 1709 3058 4676 6747 12225 19328 27613
- 1411 2800 5188 7949 11467 20776 32845 46764

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2 (b)

Rivet Rivet Material Material Shear Strength

Designation (Driven Condition, B-
Basis)
Undriven After Driving (ksi) (MPa)
B 5056-H32 5056-H321 28 193
AD 2117-T4 2117-T3 30 206
D 2017-T4 2017-T4 38 262
DD 2024-T4 2024-T31 41 282
E (or KE in 7050-T73 7050-T731 43 296
NAS Spec’n)
M Monel Monel 52 358
T Ti-45Cb Ti-45Cb 53 365
- A-286 A-286 90 620

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Rivet Shear Strength Correction Factor for Thin Sheet Materials

Note:- The sheet thickness is that of the thinnest sheet for single shear joints and the middle sheet of double
shear joints.
Single Shear Correction Factors

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.1 (b)

Sheet Rivet Dia (in)
Thickness
(in) 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
0.016 0.964 - - - - - - -
0.018 0.981 0.912 - - - - - -
0.020 0.995 0.933 - - - - - -
0.025 1.000 0.970 0.920 - - - - -
0.032 - 1.000 0.964 0.925 - - - -
0.036 - - 0.981 0.946 0.912 - - -
0.040 - - 0.995 0.964 0.933 - - -
0.045 - - 1.000 0.981 0.953 - - -
0.050 - - - 0.995 0.970 0.920 - -
0.063 - - - 1.000 1.000 0.961 0.922 -
0.071 - - - - - 0.979 0.944 0.909
0.080 - - - - - 0.995 0.964 0.933
0.090 - - - - - 1.000 0.981 0.953
0.100 - - - - - - 0.995 0.972
0.125 - - - - - - 1.000 1.000

Double Shear Correction Factors

Sheet Rivet Dia (in)

Thickness
(in) 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
0.016 0.687 - - - - - - -
0.018 0.744 0.518 - - - - - -
0.020 0.789 0.585 - - - - - -
0.025 0.870 0.708 0.545 - - - - -
0.032 0.941 0.814 0.687 0.560 - - - -
0.036 0.969 0.857 0.744 0.630 0.518 - - -
0.040 0.992 0.891 0.789 0.687 0.585 - - -
0.045 1.000 0.924 0.834 0.744 0.653 - - -
0.050 - 0.951 0.870 0.789 0.708 0.545 - -
0.063 - 1.000 0.937 0.872 0.808 0.679 0.550 -
0.071 - - 0.966 0.909 0.852 0.737 0.622 0.508
0.080 - - 0.992 0.941 0.891 0.789 0.687 0.585
0.090 - - 1.000 0.969 0.924 0.834 0.744 0.653
0.100 - - - 0.992 0.951 0.870 0.789 0.708
0.125 - - - 1.000 1.000 0.935 0.870 0.805

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0.160 - - - - - 0.992 0.941 0.891
0.190 - - - - - 1.000 0.981 0.939
0.250 - - - - - - 1.000 1.000
Bearing Strength of Sheet on Rivets (lb)
Notes:- Sheet material has a nominal bearing strength of 100 ksi. (689 MPa)
Sheet Rivet Dia (in)
Thickness Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.1 (a)
(in) 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
0.012 80 - - - - - - -
0.016 107 - - - - - - -
0.018 121 173 - - - - - -
0.020 134 192 - - - - - -
0.025 168 240 321 - - - - -
0.032 214 307 411 509 - - - -
0.036 241 346 462 572 688 - - -
0.040 268 384 514 636 764 - - -
0.045 302 432 578 716 860 - - -
0.050 335 480 642 795 955 1285 - -
0.063 422 605 810 1002 1203 1619 2035 -
0.071 476 682 912 1129 1356 1825 2293 2741
0.080 536 768 1028 1272 1528 2056 2584 3088
0.090 603 864 1156 1431 1719 2313 2907 3474
0.100 670 960 1285 1590 1910 2570 3230 3860
0.125 838 1200 1606 1988 2388 3212 4038 4825
0.160 1072 1536 2056 2544 3056 4112 5168 6176
0.190 1273 1824 2442 3021 3629 4883 6137 7334
0.250 1670 2400 3210 3975 4775 6425 8075 9650

Bearing Strength of Sheet on Rivets (N)

Notes:- Sheet material has a nominal bearing strength of 100 ksi. (689 MPa)
Sheet Rivet Dia (in)
Thickness Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H. Table 8.1.2.1 (a)
(in) 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
0.012 356 - - - - - - -
0.016 476 - - - - - - -
0.018 538 770 - - - - - -
0.020 596 854 - - - - - -
0.025 747 1068 1428 - - - - -
0.032 952 1366 1828 2264 - - - -
0.036 1072 1539 2055 2544 3060 - - -
0.040 1192 1708 2286 2829 3398 - - -
0.045 1343 1922 2571 3185 3825 - - -
0.050 1490 2135 2856 3536 4248 5716 - -
0.063 1877 2691 3603 4457 5351 7202 9052 -
0.071 2117 3034 4057 5022 6032 8118 10200 12193
0.080 2384 3416 4573 5658 6797 9146 11494 13736

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0.090 2682 3843 5142 6365 7646 10289 12931 15453
0.100 2980 4270 5716 7073 8496 11432 14368 17170
0.125 3728 5338 7144 8843 10622 14288 17962 21463
0.160 4768 6832 9146 11316 13594 18291 22988 27472
0.190 5663 8114 10863 13438 16143 21721 27299 32623
0.250 7429 10676 14279 17682 21240 28580 35919 42925

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Flush Head 100 deg Heads Dimpled Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (c)

Rivet Type MS20426AD
Sheet Material 2024-T3 2024-T3 2024-T62 2024-T86
2024-T42 2024-T42 2024-T81 7075-T6
2024-T62
2024-T81
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 5/32 3/16 1/8 5/32 3/16
Ultimate Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness

0.016 177 - - - - - - - -
0.020 209 299 - - - - 302 - -
(in)

0.025 217 360 474 - 462 - 383 462 -

0.032 217 388 568 722 596 725 388 596 725
0.040 217 388 596 839 596 862 388 596 862
0.050 217 388 596 862 596 862 388 596 862
Rivet Shear 217 388 596 862 596 862 388 596 862
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness

0.016 154 - - - - - - - -
0.020 184 257 - - - - 257 - -
(in)

0.025 209 315 324 - 324 - 315 410 -

0.032 - 367 430 512 430 512 367 525 640
0.040 - - 506 644 - 644 - - 782
0.050 - - - 757 - - - - -

Rivet Type MS20426AD

Sheet Material 2024-T3 2024-T3 2024-T62 2024-T86
2024-T42 2024-T42 2024-T81 7075-T6
2024-T62
2024-T81
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 5/32 3/16 1/8 5/32 3/16
Ultimate Strength, N
Sheet Thickness

0.016 787 - - - - - - - -
0.020 930 1330 - - - - 1343 - -
(in)

0.025 965 1601 2108 - 2055 - 1704 2055 -

0.032 965 1726 2527 3212 2651 3225 1726 2651 3225
0.040 965 1726 2651 3732 2651 3834 1726 2651 3834
0.050 965 1726 2651 3834 2651 3834 1726 2651 3834
Rivet Shear
Strength 965 1726 2651 3834 2651 3834 1726 2651 3834
Yield Strength, N
Thickness

0.016 685 - - - - - - - -
(in)

0.020 818 1143 - - - - 1143 - -

Sheet

0.025 930 1401 1441 - 1441 - 1401 1824 -

0.032 - 1632 1913 2277 1913 2277 1632 2335 2847

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0.040 - - 2251 2865 - 2865 - - 3479
0.050 - - - 3367 - - - - -

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (d)
Rivet Type MS20426D
Sheet Material 2024-T3 2024-T86 2024-T62
2024-T42 7075-T6 2024-T81
Rivet Dia (in) 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/32 3/16 ¼
Ultimate Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.025 419 - - 530 - - 419 - -

0.032 600 681 - 672 822 - 600 681 -
0.040 738 905 845 755 1000 1108 738 905 1108
0.050 755 1090 1332 755 1090 1508 755 1090 1508
0.063 755 1090 1695 755 1090 1803 755 1090 1803
0.071 755 1090 1853 755 1090 1930 755 1090 1930
0.080 755 1090 1970 755 1090 1970 755 1090 1970
Rivet Shear 755 1090 1970 755 1090 1970 755 1090 1970
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.025 336 - - 450 - - 336 - -

0.032 483 546 - 581 - - 483 546 -
0.040 589 730 845 675 705 978 589 730 845
0.050 681 888 1187 - 867 1508 681 888 1187
0.063 - - 1415 - 1007 1803 - - 1415
0.071 - - 1656 - - 1930 - - 1656
0.080 - - 1870 - - 1970 - - 1870

Rivet MS20426D
Type
Sheet 2024-T3 2024-T86 2024-T62
Material 2024-T42 7075-T6 2024-T81
Rivet Dia 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/32 3/16 ¼
(in)
Ultimate Strength, N
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.025 1864 - - 2358 - - 1864 - -

0.032 2669 3029 - 2989 3656 - 2669 3029 -
0.040 3283 4026 3759 3358 4448 4929 3283 4026 4929
0.050 3358 4849 5925 3358 4849 6708 3358 4849 6708
0.063 3358 4849 7540 3358 4849 8020 3358 4849 8020
0.071 3358 4849 8243 3358 4849 8585 3358 4849 8585
0.080 3358 4849 8763 3358 4849 8763 3358 4849 8763
Rivet
Shear
Strength 3358 4849 8763 3358 4849 8763 3358 4849 8763
Yield Strength, N
Thickness

0.025 1495 - - 2002 - - 1495 - -

0.032 2148 2429 - 2584 - - 2148 2429 -
Sheet

0.040 2620 3247 3759 3003 3136 4350 2620 3247 3759
0.050 3029 3950 5280 - 3857 6708 3029 3950 5280

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0.063 - - 6294 - 4479 8020 - - 6294
0.071 - - 7366 - - 8585 - - 7366
0.080 - - 8318 - - 8763 - - 8318

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (e)

Rivet Type MS20426DD
Sheet Material 2024-T3 2024-T62 2024-T86
2024-T42 2024-T81 7075-T6
Rivet Dia (in) 3/16 1/4 3/16 1/4 3/16 ¼
Ultimate Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 744 - 786 - 786 -

0.040 941 879 982 1300 982 1300
0.050 1110 1359 1152 1705 1152 1705
0.063 1175 1727 1175 2010 1175 2010
0.071 1175 1883 1175 2125 1175 2125
0.080 1175 2025 1175 2125 1175 2125
0.090 1175 2125 1175 2125 1175 2125
Rivet Shear 1175 2125 1175 2125 1175 2125
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 582 - 649 - 786 -

0.040 666 879 816 962 982 978
0.050 738 1308 961 1308 1152 1543
0.063 925 1564 1068 1564 1175 1958
0.071 - 1711 - 1711 - 2125
0.080 - 1928 - - - -
0.090 - 2121 - - - -

Rivet Type MS20426DD

Sheet Material 2024-T3 2024-T62 2024-T86
2024-T42 2024-T81 7075-T6
Rivet Dia (in) 3/16 1/4 3/16 1/4 3/16 ¼
Ultimate Strength, N
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 3309 - 3496 - 3496 -

0.040 4186 3910 4368 5783 4368 5783
0.050 4938 6045 5124 7584 5124 7584
0.063 5227 7682 5227 8941 5227 8941
0.071 5227 8376 5227 9452 5227 9452
0.080 5227 9008 5227 9452 5227 9452
0.090 5227 9452 5227 9452 5227 9452
Rivet Shear
Strength 5227 9452 5227 9452 5227 9452
Yield Strength, N
Thickness (in)

0.032 2589 - 2887 - 3496 -

0.040 2963 3910 3630 4279 4368 4350
0.050 3283 5818 4275 5818 5124 6864
Sheet

0.063 4115 6957 4751 6957 5227 8710

0.071 - 7611 - 7611 - 9452

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0.080 - 8576 - - - -
0.090 - 9435 - - - -

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (f)

Rivet Type MS20426AD MS20426D MS20426DD
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T42
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 5/32 3/16 1/4 3/16 ¼
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.032 178 - - - - - - - -
0.040 193 309 - - - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 206 340 479 - 580 - - - -

0.063 216 363 523 705 657 859 - 886 -
0.071 216 373 542 739 690 917 - 942 -
0.080 216 373 560 769 720 969 - 992 -
0.090 216 373 575 795 746 1015 1552 1035 1647
0.100 216 373 575 818 746 1054 1640 1073 1738
0.125 216 373 575 853 746 1090 1773 1131 1877
0.160 216 373 575 - 746 1090 1891 1131 2000
0.190 216 373 575 - 746 1090 1970 1131 2084
Rivet Shear 217 388 596 862 755 1090 1970 1175 2125
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.032 132 - - - -- - - - -
0.040 153 231 - - - - - - -
0.050 188 261 321 - 345 - - - -
0.063 213 321 402 471 401 515 - 614 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 - 348 453 538 481 557 - 669 -

0.080 - - 498 616 562 623 - 761 -
0.090 - - 537 685 633 746 861 842 1053
0.100 - - - 745 - 854 1017 913 1115
0.125 - - - 836 - 1018 1313 1021 1357
0.160 - - - - - - 1574 - 1694
0.190 - - - - - - 1753 - 1925

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (f)

Rivet Type MS20426AD MS20426D MS20426DD
Sheet Clad 2024-T42
Material
Rivet Dia 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 5/32 3/16 1/4 3/16 ¼
(in)
Ultimate Strength, N
0.032 792 - - - - - - - -
0.040 859 1375 - - - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 916 1512 2131 - 2580 - - - -

0.063 961 1615 2326 3136 2922 3821 - 3941 -
0.071 961 1659 2411 3287 3069 4079 - 4190 -
0.080 961 1659 2491 3421 3203 4310 - 4413 -
0.090 961 1659 2558 3536 3318 4515 6904 4604 7326
0.100 961 1659 2558 3639 3318 4688 7295 4773 7731
0.125 961 1659 2558 3794 3318 4849 7887 5031 8349
0.160 961 1659 2558 - 3318 4849 8412 5031 8896
0.190 961 1659 2558 - 3318 4849 8763 5031 9270
Rivet
Shear
Strength 965 1726 2651 3834 3358 4849 8763 5227 9452
Yield Strength, N
0.032 587 - - - - - - - -
0.040 681 1028 - - - - - - -
0.050 836 1161 1428 - 1535 - - - -
0.063 947 1428 1788 2095 1784 2291 - 2731 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 - 1548 2015 2393 2140 2478 - 2976 -

0.080 - - 2215 2740 2500 2771 - 3385 -
0.090 - - 2389 3047 2816 3318 3830 3745 4684
0.100 - - - 3314 - 3799 4524 4061 4960
0.125 - - - 3719 - 4528 5841 4542 6036
0.160 - - - - - - 7002 - 7535
0.190 - - - - - - 7798 - 8563

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (n)

Rivet Type NAS1097-E
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3 Clad 7075-T6
Rivet Dia (in) 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.025 227 - - - 278 - - -
0.032 326 367 - - 354 441 - -
0.040 437 505 561 - 439 547 661 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 466 679 773 908 456 674 823 1120

0.063 485 717 1005 1275 477 700 980 1330
0.071 497 731 1025 1500 490 716 999 1570
0.080 507 747 1045 1750 505 734 1020 1760
0.090 521 765 1065 1840 520 754 1045 1790
0.100 531 781 1085 1870 531 774 1070 1825
0.125 531 814 1135 1935 531 814 1130 1905
0.160 531 814 1175 2030 531 814 1175 2020
0.190 531 814 1175 2110 531 814 1175 2115
0.250 531 814 1175 2125 531 814 1175 2125
Rivet Shear 531 814 1175 2125 531 814 1175 2125
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.025 192 - - - 222 - - -
0.032 283 311 - - 307 356 - -
0.040 349 439 479 - 372 475 542 -
0.050 398 538 674 767 398 572 724 894
0.063 462 617 799 1105 431 612 836 1205
0.071 497 665 857 1310 451 638 867 1400
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.080 507 720 921 1400 474 666 900 1490

0.090 521 765 995 1500 499 698 938 1540
0.100 531 781 1065 1595 525 729 976 1595
0.125 - 814 1135 1835 - 808 1070 1720
0.160 - - 1175 2030 - - 1175 1895
0.190 - - - 2110 - - - 2050
0.250 - - - 2125 - - - 2125

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (n)

Rivet NAS1097-E
Type
Sheet Clad 2024-T3 Clad 7075-T6
Material
Rivet Dia 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
(in)
Ultimate Strength, N
0.025 1010 - - - 1237 - - -
0.032 1450 1632 - - 1575 1962 - -
0.040 1944 2246 2495 - 1953 2433 2940 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 2073 3020 3438 4039 2028 2998 3661 4982

0.063 2157 3189 4470 5671 2122 3114 4359 5916
0.071 2211 3252 4559 6672 2180 3185 4444 6984
0.080 2255 3323 4648 7784 2246 3265 4537 7829
0.090 2318 3403 4737 8185 2313 3354 4648 7962
0.100 2362 3474 4826 8318 2362 3443 4760 8118
0.125 2362 3621 5049 8607 2362 3621 5026 8474
0.160 2362 3621 5227 9030 2362 3621 5227 8985
0.190 2362 3621 5227 9386 2362 3621 5227 9408
0.250 2362 3621 5227 9452 2362 3621 5227 9452
Rivet
Shear
Strength 2362 3621 5227 9452 2362 3621 5227 9452
Yield Strength, N
0.025 854 - - - 988 - - -
0.032 1259 1383 - - 1366 1584 - -
0.040 1552 1953 2131 - 1655 2113 2411 -
0.050 1770 2393 2998 3412 1770 2544 3221 3977
0.063 2055 2745 3554 4915 1917 2722 3719 5360
0.071 2211 2958 3812 5827 2006 2838 3857 6228
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.080 2255 3203 4097 6228 2108 2963 4003 6628

0.090 2318 3403 4426 6672 2220 3105 4172 6850
0.100 2362 3474 4737 7095 2335 3243 4341 7095
0.125 - 3621 5049 8162 - 3594 4760 7651
0.160 - - 5227 9030 - - 5227 8429
0.190 - - - 9386 - - - 9119
0.250 - - - 9452 - - - 9452

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 100 deg Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (r)

Rivet Type MS20426E
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.040 386 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 419 592 - -

0.063 463 647 870 -
0.071 491 680 910 -
0.080 521 718 955 -
0.090 531 760 1005 1610
0.100 531 802 1055 1680
0.125 531 814 1175 1845
0.160 531 814 1175 2085
0.190 531 814 1175 2125
Rivet Shear 531 814 1175 2125
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.040 262 - - -
0.050 327 404 - -
0.063 412 510 612 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 464 574 690 -

0.080 517 647 777 -
0.090 531 728 875 1175
0.100 - 794 972 1310
0.125 - 814 1160 1635
0.160 - - - 2070
0.190 - - - 2125

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (r)

Rivet Type MS20426E
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, N
0.040 1717 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 1864 2633 - -

0.063 2060 2878 3870 -
0.071 2184 3025 4048 -
0.080 2318 3194 4248 -
0.090 2362 3381 4470 7162
0.100 2362 3567 4693 7473
0.125 2362 3621 5227 8207
0.160 2362 3621 5227 9275
0.190 2362 3621 5227 9452
Rivet Shear
Strength 2362 3621 5227 9452
Yield Strength, N
0.040 1165 - - -
0.050 1455 1797 - -
0.063 1833 2269 2722 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 2064 2553 3069 -

0.080 2300 2878 3456 -
0.090 2362 3238 3892 5227
0.100 - 3532 4324 5827
0.125 - 3621 5160 7273
0.160 - - - 9208
0.190 - - - 9452

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 100 deg Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (s)

Rivet Type MS20426E
Sheet Material Clad 7075-T6
Rivet Dia (in) 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.040 318 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 393 492 - -

0.063 440 606 745 -
0.071 469 642 840 -
0.080 502 683 898 -
0.090 531 728 952 1430
0.100 531 773 1005 1570
0.125 531 814 1140 1755
0.160 531 814 1175 2010
0.190 531 814 1175 2125
Rivet Shear 531 814 1175 2125
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.040 257 - - -
0.050 330 399 - -
0.063 423 515 607 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 469 586 693 -

0.080 502 666 789 -
0.090 531 728 896 1175
0.100 - 773 1005 1320
0.125 - 814 1140 1680
0.160 - - 1175 2010
0.190 - - - 2125

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 100 deg Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (s)

Rivet Type MS20426E
Sheet Material Clad 7075-T6
Rivet Dia (in) 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, N
0.040 1415 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 1748 2189 - -

0.063 1957 2696 3314 -
0.071 2086 2856 3737 -
0.080 2233 3038 3995 -
0.090 2362 3238 4235 6361
0.100 2362 3438 4470 6984
0.125 2362 3621 5071 7807
0.160 2362 3621 5227 8941
0.190 2362 3621 5227 9452
Rivet Shear
Strength 2362 3621 5227 9452
Yield Strength, N
0.040 1143 - - -
0.050 1468 1775 - -
0.063 1882 2291 2700 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 2086 2607 3083 -

0.080 2233 2963 3510 -
0.090 2362 3238 3986 5227
0.100 - 3438 4470 5872
0.125 - 3621 5071 7473
0.160 - - 5227 8941
0.190 - - - 9452

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Shear Heads Dimpled Al Sheet

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Flush Head 120 deg Shear Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (i)

Rivet Type BRFS-D
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.020 139 - - - -
0.025 176 233 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 226 300 367 - -

0.040 275 378 465 552 -
0.050 275 477 585 697 930
0.063 275 494 741 886 1182
0.071 275 494 755 1005 1338
0.080 275 494 755 1090 1513
0.090 275 494 755 1090 1711
0.100 275 494 755 1090 1902
0.125 275 494 755 1090 1970
Rivet Shear 275 494 755 1090 1970
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.020 137 - - - -
0.025 171 229 - - -
0.032 207 294 359 - -
0.040 231 357 453 547 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 - 398 550 680 918

0.063 - 451 614 814 1149
0.071 - - 655 857 1295
0.080 - - - 914 1430
0.090 - - - - 1513
0.100 - - - - 1592
0.125 - - - - 1790

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (i)

Rivet Type BRFS-D
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, N
0.020 618 - - - -
0.025 783 1036 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 1005 1334 1632 - -

0.040 1223 1681 2068 2455 -
0.050 1223 2122 2602 3100 4137
0.063 1223 2197 3296 3941 5258
0.071 1223 2197 3358 4470 5952
0.080 1223 2197 3358 4849 6730
0.090 1223 2197 3358 4849 7611
0.100 1223 2197 3358 4849 8461
0.125 1223 2197 3358 4849 8763
Rivet Shear
Strength 1223 2197 3358 4849 8763
Yield Strength, N
0.020 609 - - - -
0.025 761 1019 - - -
0.032 921 1308 1597 -
0.040 1028 1588 2015 2433 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 - 1770 2447 3025 4083

0.063 - 2006 2731 3621 5111
0.071 - - 2914 3812 5760
0.080 - - - 4066 6361
0.090 - - - - 6730
0.100 - - - - 7082
0.125 - - - - 7962

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (i)

Rivet Type BRFS-AD
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.020 119 - - - -
0.025 144 201 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 171 250 316 - -

0.040 204 292 386 474 -
0.050 217 343 451 571 806
0.063 217 388 536 675 987
0.071 217 388 596 737 1073
0.080 217 388 596 812 1169
0.090 217 388 596 862 1278
0.100 217 388 596 862 1371
0.125 217 388 596 862 1550
Rivet Shear 217 388 596 862 1550
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.020 119 - - - -
0.025 144 201 - - -
0.032 171 250 316 - -
0.040 204 292 386 474 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 217 343 451 571 806

0.063 - 388 536 675 987
0.071 - - 596 737 1073
0.080 - - - 812 1169
0.090 - - - 862 1278
0.100 - - - - 1371
0.125 - - - - 1550

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (i)

Rivet Type BRFS-AD
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, N
0.020 529 - - - -
0.025 641 894 - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 761 1112 1406 - -

0.040 907 1299 1717 2108 -
0.050 965 1526 2006 2540 3585
0.063 965 1726 2384 3003 4390
0.071 965 1726 2651 3278 4773
0.080 965 1726 2651 3612 5200
0.090 965 1726 2651 3834 5685
0.100 965 1726 2651 3834 6099
0.125 965 1726 2651 3834 6895
Rivet Shear
Strength 965 1726 2651 3834 6895
Yield Strength, N
0.020 529 - - - -
0.025 641 894 - - -
0.032 761 1112 1406 - -
0.040 907 1299 1717 2108 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 965 1526 2006 2540 3585

0.063 - 1726 2384 3003 4390
0.071 - - 2651 3278 4773
0.080 - - - 3612 5200
0.090 - - - 3834 5685
0.100 - - - - 6099
0.125 - - - - 6895

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Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (k)
Rivet Type BRFS-DD
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 598 -
0.050 772 1000
0.063 994 1300
0.071 1130 1480
0.080 1180 1690
0.090 1180 2120
0.100 1180 2120
Rivet Shear 1180
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 598 -
0.050 772 1000
0.063 949 1300
0.071 1000 1480
0.080 1060 1680
0.090 - 1760
0.100 - 1850

Rivet Type BRFS-DD

Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/16 1/4
Ultimate Strength, N
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 2660 -
0.050 3434 4448
0.063 4422 5783
0.071 5026 6583
0.080 5249 7517
0.090 5249 9430
0.100 5249 9430
Rivet Shear
Strength 5249 9430
Yield Strength, N
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 2660 -
0.050 3434 4448
0.063 4221 5783
0.071 4448 6583
0.080 4715 7473
0.090 - 7829
0.100 - 8229

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MATERIAL ALLOWABLE STRENGTH DATA

Flush Head 120 deg Shear Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (m)

Rivet Type MS14218E
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.025 215 - - - - - -
0.032 307 346 - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 434 478 529 - - - -

0.050 508 673 732 806 - - -
0.063 536 781 1045 1135 1200 1285 -
0.071 554 803 1110 1365 1445 1530 1630
0.080 558 827 1140 1565 1735 1835 1930
0.090 558 854 1175 1605 1990 2200 2320
0.100 558 854 1205 1645 2030 2525 2725
0.125 558 854 1230 1740 2140 2650 3205
0.160 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2820 3400
0.190 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3525
Rivet Shear 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3525
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.025 215 - - - - - -
0.032 307 346 - - - - -
0.040 388 478 529 - - - -
0.050 487 601 721 806 - - -
0.063 536 760 912 1085 1200 1285 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 552 803 1030 1225 1377 1530 1630

0.080 558 827 1140 1385 1554 1755 1930
0.090 - 854 1175 1560 1750 1970 2200
0.100 - - 1205 1645 1950 2200 2445
0.125 - - 1230 1735 2140 2650 3060
0.160 - - - 1755 2230 2810 3400
0.190 - - - - - 2840 3525

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Shear Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (m)

Rivet Type MS14218E
Sheet Clad 2024-T3
Material
Rivet Dia 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16
(in)
Ultimate Strength, N
0.025 956 - - - - - -
0.032 1366 1539 - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 1931 2126 2353 - - - -

0.050 2260 2994 3256 3585 - - -
0.063 2384 3474 4648 5049 5338 5716 -
0.071 2464 3572 4938 6072 6428 6806 7251
0.080 2482 3679 5071 6961 7718 8162 8585
0.090 2482 3799 5227 7139 8852 9786 10320
0.100 2482 3799 5360 7317 9030 11232 12121
0.125 2482 3799 5471 7740 9519 11788 14257
0.160 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12544 15124
0.190 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15680
Rivet Shear
Strength 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15680
Yield Strength, N
0.025 956 - - - - - -
0.032 1366 1539 - - - - -
0.040 1726 2126 2353 - - - -
0.050 2166 2673 3207 3585 - - -
0.063 2384 3381 4057 4826 5338 5716 -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 2455 3572 4582 5449 6125 6806 7251

0.080 2482 3679 5071 6161 6913 7807 8585
0.090 - 3799 5227 6939 7784 8763 9786
0.100 - - 5360 7317 8674 9786 10876
0.125 - - 5471 7718 9519 11788 13612
0.160 - - - 7807 9920 12500 15124
0.190 - - - - - 12633 15680

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Shear Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (o)

Rivet Type MS14218AD
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.020 125 - - - - -
0.025 153 212 - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 188 263 334 - - -

0.040 216 322 408 498 - -
0.050 217 380 498 609 740 849
0.063 217 388 588 751 910 1040
0.071 217 388 596 817 1015 1155
0.080 217 388 596 862 1125 1290
0.090 217 388 596 862 1205 1425
0.100 217 388 596 862 1225 1520
0.125 217 388 596 862 1225 1555
Rivet Shear 217 388 596 862 1225 1555
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.020 125 - - - - -
0.025 153 212 - - - -
0.032 188 263 334 - - -
0.040 216 319 408 498 - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 217 370 492 609 740 849

0.063 - 388 574 733 910 1040
0.071 - - 596 794 1005 1155
0.080 - - - 842 1090 1275
0.090 - - - 862 1180 1380
0.100 - - - - 1225 1480
0.125 - - - - - 1555

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Shear Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (o)

Rivet Type MS14218AD
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4
Ultimate Strength, N
0.020 556 - - - - -
0.025 681 943 - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.032 836 1170 1486 - - -

0.040 961 1432 1815 2215 - -
0.050 965 1690 2215 2709 3292 3777
0.063 965 1726 2616 3341 4048 4626
0.071 965 1726 2651 3634 4515 5138
0.080 965 1726 2651 3834 5004 5738
0.090 965 1726 2651 3834 5360 6339
0.100 965 1726 2651 3834 5449 6761
0.125 965 1726 2651 3834 5449 6917
Rivet Shear
Strength 965 1726 2651 3834 5449 6917
Yield Strength, N
0.020 556 - - - - -
0.025 681 943 - - - -
0.032 836 1170 1486 - - -
0.040 961 1419 1815 2215 - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 965 1646 2189 2709 3292 3777

0.063 - 1726 2553 3261 4048 4626
0.071 - - 2651 3532 4470 5138
0.080 - - - 3745 4849 5671
0.090 - - - 3834 5249 6139
0.100 - - - - 5449 6583
0.125 - - - - - 6917

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Tension Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (p)

Rivet Type MS14219E
Sheet Material Clad 2024-T3
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.032 210 - - - - - - -
0.040 279 339 - - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 310 473 527 - - - - -

0.063 311 538 743 819 - - - -
0.071 311 558 788 979 1065 - - -
0.080 311 558 834 1105 1280 - - -
0.090 311 558 854 1165 1520 1625 - -
0.100 311 558 854 1230 1605 1890 2020 2120
0.125 311 558 854 1230 1755 2145 2580 2965
0.160 311 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3415
0.190 311 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3525
Rivet Shear 311 588 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3525
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.032 210 - - - - - - -
0.040 277 339 - - - - - -
0.050 301 468 527 - - - - -
0.063 309 538 728 819 - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 - 543 788 979 1065 - - -

0.080 - - 823 1100 1280 - - -
0.090 - - 833 1165 1490 1625 - -
0.100 - - - 1190 1605 1875 2020 2120
0.125 - - - - 1705 2145 2580 2945
0.160 - - - - - 2200 2765 3390
0.190 - - - - - - - 3455

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Tension Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (p)

Rivet MS14219E
Type
Sheet Clad 2024-T3
Material
Rivet Dia 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16
(in)
Ultimate Strength, N
0.032 934 - - - - - - -
0.040 1241 1508 - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.050 1379 2104 2344 - - - - -

0.063 1383 2393 3305 3643 - - - -
0.071 1383 2482 3505 4355 4737 - - -
0.080 1383 2482 3710 4915 5694 - - -
0.090 1383 2482 3799 5182 6761 7228 - -
0.100 1383 2482 3799 5471 7139 8407 8985 9430
0.125 1383 2482 3799 5471 7807 9541 11476 13189
0.160 1383 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15191
0.190 1383 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15680
Rivet
Shear
Strength 1383 2616 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15680
Yield Strength, N
0.032 934 - - - - - - -
0.040 1232 1508 - - - - - -
0.050 1339 2082 2344 - - - - -
0.063 1375 2393 3238 3643 - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.071 - 2415 3505 4355 4737 - - -

0.080 - - 3661 4893 5694 - - -
0.090 - - 3705 5182 6628 7228 - -
0.100 - - - 5293 7139 8340 8985 9430
0.125 - - - - 7584 9541 11476 13100
0.160 - - - - - 9786 12299 15079
0.190 - - - - - - - 15369

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Tension Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (q)

Rivet Type MS14219E
Sheet Material Clad 7075-T6
Rivet Dia (in) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16
Ultimate Strength, lb
0.032 272 - - - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 297 455 - - - - - -

0.050 311 522 704 - - - - -
0.063 311 558 803 1065 - - - -
0.071 311 558 832 1140 1435 - - -
0.080 311 558 854 1180 1600 - - -
0.090 311 558 854 1220 1650 2030 - -
0.100 311 558 854 1230 1700 2090 2565 2860
0.125 311 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2740 3295
0.160 311 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3525
Rivet Shear 311 558 854 1230 1755 2230 2840 3525
Strength
Yield Strength, lb
0.032 272 - - - - - - -
0.040 296 455 - - - - - -
0.050 308 522 704 - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.063 - 550 802 1065 - - - -

0.071 - - 823 1140 1435 - - -
0.080 - - 845 1170 1600 - - -
0.090 - - - 1205 1650 2030 - -
0.100 - - - 1220 1685 2090 2565 2860
0.125 - - - - 1740 2195 2715 3295
0.160 - - - - - - 2815 3480

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Flush Head 120 deg Tension Heads Machine Countersunk Al Sheet

Data Source Reference:- Mil-Hdbk-5 Iss. H, Table 8.1.2.2 (q)

Rivet MS14219E
Type
Sheet Clad 7075-T6
Material
Rivet Dia 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16
(in)
Ultimate Strength, N
0.032 1210 - - - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.040 1321 2024 - - - - - -

0.050 1383 2322 3132 - - - - -
0.063 1383 2482 3572 4737 - - - -
0.071 1383 2482 3701 5071 6383 - - -
0.080 1383 2482 3799 5249 7117 - - -
0.090 1383 2482 3799 5427 7340 9030 - -
0.100 1383 2482 3799 5471 7562 9297 11410 12722
0.125 1383 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12188 14657
0.160 1383 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15680
Rivet
Shear
Strength 1383 2482 3799 5471 7807 9920 12633 15680
Yield Strength, N
0.032 1210 - - - - - - -
0.040 1317 2024 - - - - - -
0.050 1370 2322 3132 - - - - -
Sheet Thickness (in)

0.063 - 2447 3567 4737 - - - -

0.071 - - 3661 5071 6383 - - -
0.080 - - 3759 5204 7117 - - -
0.090 - - - 5360 7340 9030 - -
0.100 - - - 5427 7495 9297 11410 12722
0.125 - - - - 7740 9764 12077 14657
0.160 - - - - - - 12522 15480

Material in knife edge condition:- Not recommended

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Tensile Behaviour of Rivets

Reference Data Source:- Analysis & Design of Flight Vehicle Structures

E.F. Bruhn D1.26

Protruding Head
(AN470 or AN442 in 24ST Alclad or better)

Allowable Ultimate Load / Rivet (lb)

Rivet 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
Size
(in)
0.016 89 - - - - - -
0.020 120 142 - - - - -
0.025 159 197 223 - - - -
0.032 214 269 311 354 - - -
0.040 277 353 420 474 568 - -
0.051 277 471 561 649 799 929 -
0.064 277 495 736 854 1077 1262 -
Sheet Gauge (in)

0.072 277 495 758 981 1245 1482 1669

0.081 277 495 758 1094 1440 1721 1952
0.091 277 495 758 1094 1651 1982 2265
0.102 277 495 758 1094 1882 2274 2622
0.125 277 495 758 1094 1982 2890 3353
0.156 277 495 758 1094 1982 3130 4336
0.188 277 495 758 1094 1982 3130 4470
0.250 277 495 758 1094 1982 3130 4470

Allowable Ultimate Load / Rivet (N)

Rivet 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
Size
(in)
0.016 396 - - - - - -
0.020 534 632 - - - - -
0.025 707 876 992 - - - -
0.032 952 1197 1383 1575 - - -
0.040 1232 1570 1868 2108 2527 - -
0.051 1232 2095 2495 2887 3554 4132 -
0.064 1232 2202 3274 3799 4791 5614 -
Sheet Gauge (in)

0.072 1232 2202 3372 4364 5538 6592 7424

0.081 1232 2202 3372 4866 6405 7655 8683
0.091 1232 2202 3372 4866 7344 8816 10075
0.102 1232 2202 3372 4866 8372 10115 11663
0.125 1232 2202 3372 4866 8816 12855 14915
0.156 1232 2202 3372 4866 8816 13923 19287
0.188 1232 2202 3372 4866 8816 13923 19884
0.250 1232 2202 3372 4866 8816 13923 19884

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100 deg Flush Head – Dimpled Sheet

(AN426 in 24ST Alclad or better)

Note:- tmin = Min thickness of countersunk sheet

Allowable Ultimate Load / Rivet (lb)

Rivet 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Size
(in)
0.020 103 - - - -
0.025 137 168 - - -
0.032 185 233 271 - -
Sheet Gauge

0.040 241 305 362 409 -

0.051 - 408 485 562 694
0.064 - 446 635 737 931
0.072 - - - 850 1077
(in)

0.081 - - - 970 1242

tmin 0.020 0.025 0.032 0.040 0.51

Allowable Ultimate Load / Rivet (N)

Rivet 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4
Size
(in)
0.020 458 - - - -
0.025 609 747 - - -
0.032 823 1036 1205 - -
Sheet Gauge

0.040 1072 1357 1610 1819 -

0.051 - 1815 2157 2500 3087
0.064 - 1984 2825 3278 4141
0.072 - - - 3781 4791
(in)

0.081 - - - 4315 5525

tmin 0.020 0.025 0.032 0.040 0.51

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100 deg Flush Head – Machined Countersunk Sheet
(AN426 in 24ST Alclad or better)

Note:- tmin = Min thickness of either sheet

Allowable Ultimate Load / Rivet (lb)

Rivet 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
Size
(in)
0.040 191 - - - - - -
0.051 249 319 - - - - -
0.064 249 438 501 - - - -
0.072 249 446 592 653 - - -
Sheet Gauge (in)

0.081 249 446 683 773 - - -

0.091 249 446 683 912 - - -
0.102 249 446 683 985 1275 - -
0.125 249 446 683 985 1698 1941 -
0.156 249 446 683 985 1783 2660 2950
0.188 249 446 683 985 1783 2817 3827
0.250 249 446 683 985 1783 2817 4023
tmin 0.040 0.051 0.064 0.072 0.102 0.125 0.156

Allowable Ultimate Load / Rivet (lb)

Rivet 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8
Size
(in)
0.040 850 - - - - - -
0.051 1108 1419 - - - - -
0.064 1108 1948 2229 - - - -
0.072 1108 1984 2633 2905 - - -
Sheet Gauge (in)

0.081 1108 1984 3038 3438 - - -

0.091 1108 1984 3038 4057 - - -
0.102 1108 1984 3038 4381 5671 - -
0.125 1108 1984 3038 4381 7553 8634 -
0.156 1108 1984 3038 4381 7931 11832 13122
0.188 1108 1984 3038 4381 7931 12531 17023
0.250 1108 1984 3038 4381 7931 12531 17895
tmin 0.040 0.051 0.064 0.072 0.102 0.125 0.156

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