At first glance, a riveted joint is much simpler than a bolted joint. You insert the rivet into the joint, hit the trigger, and bam—you’re done. There’s no torque or angle to measure. There’s no concern over reaching the right clamp load.
Upon closer inspection, however, a riveted joint is every bit as complex as one assembled with threaded fasteners. And, a little design work up front can save engineers headaches later on the assembly line.