S&F NASA Abbreviation

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Safety Factor

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The ratio of burst pressure to rated pressure under specific static pressure and temperature conditions. Providing strength beyond that needed, as an extra margin of insurance against part failure. The time added to a shipping estimate to account for unforeseen circumstances. For example, one day might be added to a delivery date to account for the possibility of encountering bad weather.

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