Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 312. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION |
Article 312IAC25. COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS |
Rule 312IAC25-1. Definitions |
Section 312IAC25-1-128. "Safety factor" defined
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"Safety factor" means the ratio of the available sheer strength to the developed sheer stress or the ratio of the sum of the resisting forces to the sum of the loading or driving forces as determined by accepted engineering practices. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 25-1-128; filed Jun 21, 2001, 2:53 p.m.: 24 IR 3421, eff Dec 1, 2001; readopted filed May 29, 2007, 9:51 a.m.: 20070613-IR-312070146RFA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2013, 10:12 a.m.: 20131016-IR-312130125RFA)