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If there are residual stresses in the material, than lower factor of safety is used.

(a) True

(b) False

I was questioned about this in a job interview.

This technical question is from the Modes of Failure & Stresses topic in lesson Design Against Static Load of Machine Design

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Correct answer is (b) False

For explanation: Residual stress increases the chance of failure.

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