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The most efficient riveted joint possible is one which would be as strong in tension, shear an bearing as the original plates to be joined. But this can never be achieved because                                        

(a) rivets cannot be made with the same material

(b) rivets are weak in compression

(c) there should be at least one hole in the plate reducing its strength

(d) clearance is present between the plate and the rivet

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