Safety-factor Definition

noun

(engineering) The ratio of the maximum stress or load which something can withstand to the stress or load which it was designed to withstand under normal operation.

The common safety factor used for elevator support cables is 11.
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Noun

Singular:
safety-factor
Plural:
safety-factors

Safety-factor Sentence Examples

  • Increasing the safety factor of the chair, a special latch ensures stability in the proper position.

  • As technology advances improve the safety record of all vehicles, weight is becoming less important as a safety factor.

  • It tends to be heavy and hot, but the safety factor makes it well worth the added heat.

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