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What should be the size of the shop head of a rivet relative to its shank diameter?

The same as the diameter of the rivet shank

Twice the diameter of the rivet shank

One and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank

The correct answer is one and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank because the shop head of a rivet should be large enough to effectively secure the materials being riveted together. An excessively small shop head may not provide adequate strength, while an excessively large shop head could damage the materials being riveted or prevent a flush fit. Therefore, a size of one and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank strikes a balance between strength and proper fit.

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One-third the diameter of the rivet shank

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