Stress distribution in an infinite plate with discontinuities like elliptical or circular hole by boundary force method

Abstract

Article highlights Boundary force method is a hybrid technique (analytical and numerical) which employs superposition principle. This method is applied to elliptical/circular hole and provides accurate estimation of stress concentration factor. Accuracy of the estimated stress concentration factor depends upon number of divisions of the hole geometry.

Keywords

• Boundary force method
• Body force method
• Elliptical hole
• Circular hole
• Stress concentration factor