Finite Element Analysis of Axis Deviation between Rivet and Plate Hole

The riveting joint is the main connection method in aircraft assembly. There are some kind of rivets, such as slug rivet and protruding rivet, that riveting quality will be impacted while rivets axis are not coincident with the plate holes axis. By using the finite element method with ABAQUS software, this paper built the 3D riveting joint structure of finite element, and analyzed the axis deviation effect on the deformation, stress and strain of riveting. Through statistical data, the relationship among axis deviation value, deformation, stress and strain of rivet are built.