For an elliptical hole on a flat plate, if width of the hole in direction of the load decrease, Stress Concentration Factor will______

For an elliptical hole on a flat plate, if width of the hole in direction of the load decrease, Stress Concentration Factor will______ Correct Answer Increase

K=1+2 x (semi major axis/semi minor axis. Hence K is inversely proportional to the semi minor axis.

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