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factor of safety [′fak·tər əv ′sāf·tē] (mechanics) The ratio between the breaking load on a member, appliance, or hoisting rope and the safe permissible load on it. Also known as safety factor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Analysis results can generate contour plots of fatigue life, damage, factor of safety, and stress biaxiality, as well as rainflow matrix, damage matrix, fatigue sensitivity, and hysteresis. March 7: Overstress Testing to Determine the Factor of Safety of a Windshield Wiper System (2002-01-1230): by Brian Rhoades of Valeo Wiper Systems. Design Check Wizard to compare results against factor of safety criteria |
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