1 the elastic stress concentration factor old ko at the root of a gear
Question
1. The elastic stress concentration factor (old Ko) at the root of a gear pump tooth is 10 which is causing large local stresses leading to early failure of the gear. One proposal to relieve the problem is to triple the radius of curvature, p. What would be the new stress concentration factor if the radius of curvature is tripled? (15 points)