Explain the factor of safety

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strength of materials

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Factor of safety (F.O.S) also known as Safety Factor (SF), is a term describing structural capacity of system beyond the expected load or actual load.

Ductile:

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Brittle:

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Margin of Safety: M.O.S= F.O.S-1

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