factor of safety

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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.

factor of stress intensity

factor of safety, safety factor

1. The ratio of the ultimate stress of a structure or pressure vessel to the design working stress.

2. The ratio of the ultimate breaking strength of a member or piece of material or equipment to the actual working stress or safe load when in use.

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