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Plate with opposed u-shaped notches under tension



Function SCF_1 returns the stress concentration factor for a plate with two opposed U-shaped notches along its length. The plate is subject to axial tension along its length. 

Inputs:
H - the width of the plate
t - the depth of the notch from the edge (maximum normal distance between edge face and notch)
r - the radius of the notch

Example:  SCF=SCF_1(H,t,r)

Reference:  Appl, F. J., and Koerner, D. R., 1969, "Stress Concentration Factors for U-Shaped, Hyperbolic and Rounded V-Shaped Notches," ASME Paper 69-DE-2, Eng. Soc. Library, United Eng. Center, New York. in Pilkey, Walter D. (1997). Peterson's Stress Concentration Factors (2nd Edition). John Wiley & Sons. p. 84. Online version available at: http://www.knovel.com/knovel2/Toc.jsp?BookID=583&VerticalID=0

Stress Concentration Factors Index