A machine component made of a ductile material is subjected to a variable loading with $${\sigma _{\min }} = - 50MPa$$ and $${\sigma _{\max }} = 50MPa.$$ If the corrected endurance limit and the yield strength for the material are $$\sigma {'_e}$$ $$100MPa$$ and $${\sigma _y} = 300MPa,$$ respectively, the factor of safety is __________.

Which one of the following is the most conservative fatigue failure criterion?

For the given fluctuating fatigue load, the values of stress amplitude and stress ratio are respectively.

A rotating steel shaft is supported at the ends. It is subjected to a point load at the center. The maximum bending stress developed is $$100 MPa.$$ If the yield, ultimate and corrected endurance strength of the shaft material are $$300$$ $$MPa,$$ $$500$$ $$MPa$$ and $$200$$ $$MPa,$$ respectively, then the factor of safety for the shaft is __________.