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Diagrams and Calculator Inputs
 Slab Width H  
 Notch Depth t  
 Notch Radius r  
 Distance between Notches d H - 2t
 Slab Thickness h << H

Stress Concentration Factors

Input data
H = 100 mm
t = 10 mm
r = 10 mm
Answer
 2.27  (2.41 in some literatures)
 
 2.83  (3.02 in some literatures)
 
Note that the stress concentration factors are calculated from experimental data using curve fitting, so only two decimal places are given.
Mechanical Engineers Outlook

Guide for those interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. Includes qualifications, pay, and job duties.

STEM Career Outlook

Wages, employment opportunities, and growth projections for STEM jobs.

Negotiate Your Salary

Learn the best principles to negotiate the salary you deserve!

CNC Machining Design Guide

Optimize your designs, reduce machining time, and lower your costs.