Self-Piercing Riveting

Professor Andreas Chrysanthou is a Reader in Materials Engineering at the School of Engineering and Technology at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Dr Xin Sun is a Computational Scientist and Laboratory Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA.

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Woodhead Publishing Series in Welding and Other Joining Technologies
1. Introduction

Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Self-piercing riveting (SPR)
1.3 Advantages and possible disadvantages of the SPR process
1.4 Application of SPR in automotive body applications
1.5 Future trends


Part I: Properties

2. Mechanical strength of self-piercing riveting (SPR)

Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Test types and their relevance
2.3 Failure mechanisms
2.4 Rivet strength optimization
2.5 Self-piercing riveting (SPR) and structural adhesive joining


3. Fatigue behaviour of self-piercing riveted joints

Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Comparison between self-piercing riveted and resistance spot-welded joints
3.3 Factors that affect the fatigue behaviour of self-piercing riveted joints
3.4 Fretting fatigue


4. Corrosion behaviour of self-piercing riveted joints

Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Background theory of corrosion
4.3 Methodology of corrosion studies
4.4 Corrosion of self-piercing riveted joints
4.5 Corrosion protection of self-piercing rivets and joints


5. Dynamic strength evaluation/crashworthiness of self-piercing riveted joints

Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 State-of-the-art review of dynamic tensile tests
5.3 Recommended joint dynamic strength testing procedures
5.4 Results and discussion
5.5 Conclusions


6. Modelling the strength of self-piercing riveted joints

Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Mechanical strength of a self-piercing riveting (SPR) structure
6.3 Mechanical behaviour and damage analysis
6.4 Numerical modelling
6.5 Conclusions and future trends




Part II: Processing and applications

7. Assessing the suitability of materials for self-piercing riveting (SPR)

Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 How self-piercing riveting (SPR) joins materials
7.3 Joining of similar metals
7.4 Joining of dissimilar metals
7.5 Finite element simulations of the riveting process
7.6 Future trends


8. Quality control and non-destructive testing of self-piercing riveted joints

Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current technologies
8.3 Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques: computer vision
8.4 NDT techniques: ultrasonic testing
8.5 Conclusions


9. Optimization of the strength of self-piercing rivets (SPRs)

Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Rivet strength estimation
9.3 Rivet strength optimization
9.4 Conclusions


10. Self-piercing riveting (SPR) in the automotive industry: an overview

Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Types of self-piercing rivet (SPR)
10.3 Uses for SPRs
10.4 Product considerations
10.5 Manufacturing considerations
10.6 Future trends


11. Self-piercing riveting (SPR) in automated vehicle construction

Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Material requirements
11.3 Joining techniques
11.4 Evaluation of processes
11.5 Cost comparisons
11.6 Comparable joint performance
11.7 Specific process opportunities
11.8 Process development
11.9 Industrial application
11.10 Conclusions
11.11 Acknowledgements




Index