Rivet

part · 3000 BC · Ancient world

A pin that is hammered over to make a permanent joint.

Principles and materials it uses

• Steel — is made of. Steel rivets.
• Bronze — is made of. Ancient rivets were copper and bronze.

Where it is used

• Jeans — is part of. Copper rivets on the pockets.
• Steel frame — is part of. Early frames were riveted.
• Eiffel Tower — is part of. 2.5 million rivets.
• Plate armour — is part of. Movable plates on rivets.

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