Numerical modeling of self-pierce riveting—From riveting process modeling down to structural analysis

Self-pierce riveting (SPR) is becoming increasingly used in the automotive industry as a way to join materials of different nature. In this paper we focus on the numerical modeling of the SPR process and to the final assembly mechanical strength. The simulation of such a joining process requires contact between deformable bodies, plastic deformation, damage and fracture. The Forge2005® finite element software enables to model large deformation...