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Factor Of Safety

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Noun

1. factor of safety, safety factor

the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use

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Factor Of Safety

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noun
the ratio of the breaking stress of a material or structure to the calculated maximum stress when in use
. Also called: safety factor

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Factor Of Safety

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the ratio of the maximum strength of a piece of material or a part to the probable maximum load to be applied to it

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