Factor of Safety
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use
Framework senses
- §1
- the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use
- §1 · legacy_primary
- the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary useDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column