Mean Factor Safety Result

The Mean FS Result is the block corresponding to the mean probabilistic input data (i.e. the mean input values entered).

In general, the results for the Mean FS Result will be slightly different from the average values of results generated by the Probabilistic Analysis.

For example: the safety factor of the Mean FS Result will not necessarily be equal to the average of all the block safety factors generated by the Probabilistic Analysis. This applies to all properties of the mean block (i.e. input data and analysis results). However, if the Number of Samples is large enough, the properties of the Mean Block should approach the average (mean) values of input data samples and output results generated by the Probabilistic Analysis.

Show Mean FS Result

If you are currently viewing a block selected from the Results Grid or the Minimum Safety Factor Result, you can set the display of the Mean FS Result by selecting Show Mean FS Result from the Results menu. This will re-display the Mean FS Result for all of the Analysis Windows. All other open views will also be reset to display the Mean FS Result data.