Copper Bolting and Riveting

Copper and all Copper alloys can be
successfully bolted or riveted. However
consideration must be given to the material
used in the bolts or rivets. As Copper is
often chosen for its corrosion resistance,
the material used in the bolts and rivets
should be made from the same or similar
material to that being joined.
For roofing applications, Copper nails are
preferred but brass or stainless steel can be
substituted.
Mechanical joining like bolting and riveting
may induce localised areas of high stress,
which could induce failure in the
component. Replacing the mechanical joint
with adhesive bonding can eliminate this.
Adhesive bonding can also be used in
conjunction with mechanical bonding.