failure progression
[/ˈfeɪljər prəˈɡreʃən/]
nounpl: failure progressions
progressão de falha
1. The sequential process or stages through which a system, material, structure, or organism deteriorates or ceases to function properly
Understanding the failure progression of the bridge's structural components helped engineers identify the critical weak points.
Compreender a progressão de falha dos componentes estruturais da ponte ajudou os engenheiros a identificar os pontos críticos fracos.
2. In medical contexts, the advancement or worsening of a disease or condition over time
The failure progression of kidney function in diabetic patients requires close monitoring.
A progressão de falha da função renal em pacientes diabéticos requer monitoramento próximo.
3. In materials science, the evolution of damage or cracks leading to complete structural breakdown
Researchers studied the failure progression of composite materials under cyclic stress.
Os pesquisadores estudaram a progressão de falha dos materiais compostos sob estresse cíclico.
This is technical jargon primarily used in engineering, medical, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is widely used in academic research and industrial applications, particularly in aerospace, civil engineering, and healthcare sectors. The phrase reflects the growing importance of predictive maintenance and failure analysis in modern industrial practices across both countries.
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