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Factor of safety
written 5.2 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 65k modified 2.3 years ago by gravatar for pedsangini276 pedsangini276 • 4.8k
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written 5.2 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 65k
  • It is nothing but the reserve strength in the material.
    • While designing the component, it is necessary to ensure sufficient reserve strength in case of an accident. so it is ensured by taking suitable factor of safety

  • It is defined as, $F.o.S = \frac{\text{maximum stress}}{\text{working or design stress}} = \frac{\text{failure …

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