CHAPTER 6: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
CHAPTER 6: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
CHAPTER 6: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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7.20 DESIGN/SAFETY FACTORS• Design uncertainties mean we do not push the limit.• Factor of safety, Nσ working= σ yNOften N isbetween1.2 and 4• Ex: Calculate a diameter, d, to ensure that yield doesnot occur in the 1045 carbon steel rod below. Use afactor of safety of 5.σ working220,000N⎛π d 2 ⎞ 5⎜ / 4⎟⎝ ⎠= σ yNd = 47.5 mm29