[[wiki-architecture]] · [[Building Materials]] · [[ARCHITECTURE]] · [[000]] # Sacrificial part A sacrificial part is a part of a machine or product that is intentionally engineered to fail under excess mechanical stress, electrical stress, or other unexpected and dangerous situations. The sacrificial part is engineered to fail first, thus breaking the serial connection and protecting other parts of the system downstream. == Examples == Examples of sacrificial parts include: Electrical fuses Over-pressure burst disks Mechanical shear pins Galvanic anodes Pyrotechnic fastener Fusible plug Some leader lines used in angling == See also == Factor of safety – System strength beyond planned load Frangibility – Material that breaks up into parts instead of deforming as one Overengineering – Designing a product that is needlessly complicated == References == - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 00 - Integrated Approach]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 01 - Definitions]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 02 - Administration]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 03 - Development Control Rules]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 04 - Fire and Life Safety]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 05 - Building Materials]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 06 - Structural Design]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 07 - Construction Management]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 08 - Building Services]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 09 - Plumbing Services]]