Definition(s)
Stress-Relief Feature
A modification performed on rotary shouldered connections which removes the unengaged threads of the pin or box. This process makes the joint more flexible and reduces the likelihood of fatigue cracking in this highly stressed area.
Source: API RP 7G, Recommended Practice for Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits, Upstream Segment, Sixteenth Edition, August 1998 (Addendum 2: September 2009). Global Standards