Results of mechanical tests of bonded–riveted joints using two types of adhesives represented by epoxy adhesive and hot-melt adhesives derived from ethylene vinyl acetate are given. Removal time of bonded–riveted joints is evaluated and elastic characteristics of the employed adhesive materials are measured. It is shown that the use of hot-melt adhesives is more processable, because it provides the removal of riveted connections in short period without mechanical damages. © 2017, Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.