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Why can ‘stress concentration factor’ be neglected for ductile materials under static loading?
I have a question about why stress concentration factor can be neglected for ductile materials under static loading. Can you help me understand this concept better?
Certainly! Stress concentration factor (Kt) is a measure of how much more concentrated stress is at a point compared to the average stress in the material. In ductile materials, the ability to deform without breaking means that the material can distribute stresses more evenly, making Kt less of a concern.