ShellStressResult.safety_factor

ShellStressResult.safety_factor(component, allowable)[source]

Compute the safety factor (absolute ration value/limit) of the displacement.

Parameters:
componentint

The component of the displacement vector. Either 1, 2, or 3.

allowablefloat

Limit to compare with.

Returns:
float

The safety factor. Values higher than 1 are not safe.