What term describes the distance between the centers of rivets in neighboring rows of a zig-zag riveted joint?

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25 Jan 2019
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The distance between the centers of rivets in adjacent rows of a zig-zag riveted joint is referred to as the pitch. Other terms like back pitch, diagonal pitch, diametral pitch, and lap denote different measurements or features.

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