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safety factor

/ˈseɪfti ˈfæktər/

Traducción: Término técnico que indica la relación entre la resistencia máxima de un material o sistema y la carga o tensión esperada, empleado en ingeniería y diseño para garantizar la fiabilidad y evitar fallos.

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/ˈseɪfti ˈfæktər/C1formaltechnical
  • esTérmino técnico que indica la relación entre la resistencia máxima de un material o sistema y la carga o tensión esperada, empleado en ingeniería y diseño para garantizar la fiabilidad y evitar fallos.

A technical term referring to the ratio of a material's or system's maximum strength to the expected load or stress, used in engineering and design to ensure reliability and prevent failure.

  1. Engineering marginC1formal

    The ratio of a structure's or component's ultimate strength to the maximum expected load, ensuring safety.

    esfactor de seguridad

    • The bridge was designed with a safety factor of 2.5.
    • Engineers must calculate the safety factor for all load-bearing components.
    • A higher safety factor provides greater reliability but increases cost.
  2. Risk mitigation measureB2formal

    A precaution or buffer built into a process or system to reduce the likelihood of failure or harm.

    esfactor de seguridad

    • The company added extra inventory as a safety factor against supply chain disruptions.
    • Having a backup generator is a safety factor for critical operations.
    • The safety factor in the budget allowed for unexpected expenses.