In order to solve the damage to GFRP composite during the riveting process of multi-layer consisting of GFRP composite and aluminum alloy,the dynamic damage analysis of GFRP composite have been simulated by ABAQUS on the effects of diameter of pre-drilled hole and riveting squeeze of Φ4 mm 2A10 aluminum alloy rivet.On the basis of the simulation the experimental investigations on multi-layer consisting of GFRP composite and aluminum alloy were performed.The non-destructive test and shear test of the specimens were conducted.Results of the analysis indicate that the adequate process parameters of Φ4.2 mm pre-drilled hole and (18.5±0.2) kN riveting force can achieve the requirements of low damage to GFRP composite.