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Diagrams and Calculator Inputs
 Slab Width H  
 Slab Thickness h << H
 Hole Diameter d  
 Distance from Hole to Edge c H/2

Stress Concentration Factors

Input data
H = 100 mm
d = 10 mm
Answer
 2.73
 
 3.04
 
Note that the stress concentration factors are calculated from experimental data using curve fitting, so only two decimal places are given.
CNC Machining Design Guide

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

Salary Expectation

8 things to know about the interview question "What's your salary expectation"?

STEM Career Outlook

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

Mechanical Engineers Outlook

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