margin of safety

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margin of safety [′mär·jən əv ′sāf·tē]

(design engineering)

A design criterion, usually the ratio between the load that would cause failure of a member or structure and the load that is imposed upon it in service.

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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