[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR230.27]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 230_STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS--Table 

of Contents

 

                   Subpart B_Boilers and Appurtenances

 

Sec. 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:



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                                                                 Pounds

                                                                   per

                            Rivets                               square

                                                                  inch

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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

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