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I haven't fully studied aircraft construction techniques so forgive me if the
answer to this is obvious. I have noted that most(if not all) aircraft made
with aluminium airframes seem to be riveted rather than welded. I am not
sure about aircraft with composite or fibreglass skins so I won't be
dogmatic on that point, but anyway.
Is there a reason why aircraft would be riveted rather than welded together,
particularly on the airframe, not the skin? I'd have imagined that
welding would produce a stronger join, although it may be harder or
impossible to disassemble if needed. Thanks,
David
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Rivets vs Welding
