Strength of Materials - Engineering

Q1:

The object of caulking in a riveted joint is to make the joint

A free from corrosion

B stronger in tension

C free from stresses

D leak-proof

ANS:D - leak-proof

CAULKING is the process by which we seal the holes form during rivet and LEAK PROOF is also same to caulking. Caulking is to make the material leak proof by sealing the holes formed during rivet.