The maximum shearing strength of rivets per square inch of cross sectional area shall be taken as follows:
| Rivets
| Pounds per square inch
|
|---|
| 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 |