Notch sensitivity (q) is given by the equation _______

where K f = fatigue stress concentration factor and K t = theoretical stress concentration factor

a. ( K f + 1 ) / ( K t – 1 )

b. ( K f – 1 ) / ( K t – 1 )

c. ( K f + 1 ) / ( K t + 1 )

d. ( K f - 1 ) / ( K t + 1 )

1 Answer

Answer :

b. ( K f – 1 ) / ( K t – 1 )

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