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Factor of safety
Factor of safety (FoS), is a the percentage of capability over the requirements that a structure has. It is commonly confused as being a safety factor which is a multiplier applied to the calculated maximum load (force, torque, bending moment or a combination) to which a component or assembly will be subjected.
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