Investigation of Pressure Stress Concentration Factors for Intersecting Elliptic Bores With Circular Bores in Blocks

Stress concentration factors due to intersecting elliptic bores as well as circular bores in blocks have been thoroughly investigated by Badr [1] and Sorem et al [2]. Results of these investigations indicated that intersecting elliptic crossbores generate lower stress concentration factors than those due to intersecting circular crossbores. In this study, we investigate stress concentration factors for crossbores in blocks (cubical and rectangular) emanating from intersecting elliptic with circular holes. Comparing these results with those generated by Badr [1] for elliptic hole intersections; it was found that crossbores due to intersecting elliptic with circular bores generate higher hoop stress concentration factors. A regression analysis was also performed to determine a relationship between the stress concentration factors, the bore ratio (a₂/a₁) and the tilt angle θ.