Elliptical or U-shaped notch in a semi-infinite plate

Transverse load

Stress concentration is considered for the following problem

 

Information and restrictions

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\[ 0\le t/r\le 7 \] \[ K_{\mbox{tn}} =\sigma_{\max } /\sigma_{\mbox{nom}} \] \[ \sigma_{\mbox{nom}} =6M/h^{2} \]

References

  1. W.D.Pilkey, Peterson’s Stress Concentration Factors, 2nd edition, John Wileys and Sons Inc, 2000, 508 pp. (Chart 2.37, p. 118 § 2.7.1, p. 72)
  2. S.Shioya, On the Transverse Flexure of a Semi-Infinite Plate with an Elliptic Notch, Ingenieur-Archiv, 1960, 29, p. 93.