Definition of Factor of safety

1. Noun. The ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use.

Exact synonyms: Safety Factor
Generic synonyms: Ratio

Lexicographical Neighbors of Factor Of Safety

factor IIa
factor III
factor III
factor II assay
factor II deficiency
factor in
factor Inv
factor IV
factor IV
factor ix
factor IX
factor ixa
factor ix assay
factor ix deficiency
factor of proportionality
factor of safety
factor out
factor P
factor v
factor V
factor V1a
factor va
factor vii
factor VII
factor viia
factor viii
factor VIII
factor viiia
factor viii assay
factor viii deficiency

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