##  [Principle of Redundancy](/principle-redundancy) 

  ##  [Principle of Redundancy](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/principle-redundancy-0) 

  

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Definition

A design principle that critical structural, mechanical, electrical, or life‑safety systems include multiple independent elements, paths, or capacities so that the failure or loss of a single component does not produce immediate, uncontrollable system collapse or loss of essential function.