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Factor of safety

Factor of safety Meaning & Definition
Factor of safety Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Factor of safety?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Factor of safety: safety factor

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See Also | ratio

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