We would require "20 MS20470 AD-4-6 rivets" to attach the 10 x 5 inch plate using a single row of rivets, minimum edge distance, and 4D spacing.
To determine the number of MS20470 AD-4-6 rivets required to attach a 10 x 5 inch plate using a single row of rivets, minimum edge distance, and 4D spacing, follow these steps:
1. Understand the Rivet Specifications:
- The rivets are specified as MS20470 AD-4-6.
- "AD" indicates the rivet's diameter, which is 4/32 inches or 1/8 inch (0.125 inches).
- "4" represents the diameter (D) in rivet diameters.
- "6" indicates the grip length (G) in rivet diameters.
2. Calculate the Rivet Spacing (S):
- You mentioned a spacing of 4D, which means the rivets are spaced at four times the rivet diameter (4 * 0.125 inches = 0.5 inches).
3. Calculate the Edge Distance (E):
- You mentioned using minimum edge distance. The edge distance typically varies based on the application and material specifications. For this calculation, we'll assume a minimum edge distance of 1.5 times the rivet diameter (1.5 * 0.125 inches = 0.1875 inches).
4. Calculate the Length of the Plate Requiring Rivets (L):
- The plate is 10 inches long, and you're using a single row of rivets, so the length requiring rivets is 10 inches.
5. Determine the Number of Rivets Required:
- To calculate the number of rivets required, divide the total length requiring rivets (L) by the rivet spacing (S):
Number of Rivets = L / S
Number of Rivets = 10 inches / 0.5 inches
Number of Rivets = 20