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What is factor of safety? Discuss various factors to be considered while selecting the factor of safety. Suggest various values for different type of loads and materials.

Subject: Machine Design -I

Topic: Machine Design consideration

Difficulty: Medium

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Factor of safety: It is defined as the ratio of the maximum stress to the working stress.

FOS for Ductile and Brittle material

Factors to be considered while selecting the factor of safety:

  • The properties of the material and the possible change of these properties during operation.
  • Type of applied load, whether it is Gradual or …

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