Geometric stress concentration for a grooved shaft in tension

Geometric stress concentration factor Kt = A(r/d)^b for a grooved shaft loaded in tension, from chart-fit coefficients A, b keyed on the D/d ratio (r/d clamped to 0.1 above its 0.3 validity limit, as in the legacy page).

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Geometric stress concentration, Kₜ2.2
Coefficient, A1.0107
Coefficient, b-0.33765

Method & references

  • Kt = A(r/d)^b for a grooved shaft in tension. Valid for r/d ≤ 0.3.

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Geometric stress concentration for a grooved shaft in tension — Engineering ABC