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Meaning of FACTOR OF SAFETY
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Definition:
[n]
the
ratio
of
the
breaking
stress
of
a
structure
to
the
estimated
maximum
stress
in
ordinary
use
Synonyms:
safety factor
See Also:
ratio
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