Stress Concentration Factor
Ratio of the greatest stress in the area of a notch or other stress raiser to the corresponding nominal stress. It is a theoretical indication of the effect of stress concentrators on mechanical behavior. Stress concentration factor usually is higher than the empirical fatigue notch factor or strength reduction ratio, because it does not take into account stress relief due to local plastic deformation.
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