摘要 |
Method and apparatus for mechanically-joining components (514,516,518) to assemble a composite structure. A first component and a second component are provided. At least one of the first and second components may comprise a composite component. A hole (510,512) is formed in each of the first and second components. A metallic sleeve (504) is placed in the holes in the first and second components such that the metallic sleeve is in contact with the first and second components, and a composite rivet (502) is placed in the metallic sleeve. Heat and a deforming force (530,532) are applied to the composite rivet to join the first and second components to form an assembled composite structure. |