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Sankar posted an Question
December 05, 2021 • 04:32 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

43. if the maximum strength of a structure is 1236 n and the design load is 1365 n. then calculate the factor of safety. (correct to 3 decimal places)

43. If the maximum strength of a structure is 1236 N and the design load is 1365 N. Then calculate the Factor of Safety. (Correct to 3 decimal places)

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    Saurabh 1 best-answer

    Factor of safety is usually defined as the ratio of ultimate strength to the load or a design load . So for a given question, FOS= 1236/1365= 0.905(upto three decimal places). So correct answer is = 0.905.

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