U-shaped circumferential groove in a circular shaft

Torsion

Stress concentration is considered for the following problem

 

Information and restrictions

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\[ 0.25\le t/r\le 50 \] \[ 0\le 2t/D\le 1 \] \[ K_{tn} =\tau_{\max } /\tau_{nom} \] \[ \tau_{\mbox{nom}} =16T/\pi d^{3} \]

References

  1. W.D.Pilkey, Peterson’s Stress Concentration Factors, 2nd edition, John Wileys and Sons Inc, 2000, 508 pp. (Chart 2.47 p. 128 § 2.9.3 p. 74)

  2. R. Rushton, Stress Concentrations Arising in the Torsion of Grooved Shafts, J. Mech. Sci., 1967, 9, p. 697.