ALL meanings of factor of safety
fac·tor of safe·ty
F f - noun factor of safety the ratio of the maximum stress that a structural part or other piece of material can withstand to the maximum stress estimated for it in the use for which it is designed. 1
- noun factor of safety the ratio of the breaking stress of a material or structure to the calculated maximum stress when in use 0
- noun factor of safety the ratio of the maximum strength of a piece of material or a part to the probable maximum load to be applied to it 0