fault systems
[/fɔːlt ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: fault systems
sistemas de falhas
1. A network of interconnected geological faults or fractures in the Earth's crust that move together as a unified structural feature
The San Andreas fault system extends for over 800 miles along California's coast.
O sistema de falhas de San Andreas se estende por mais de 800 milhas ao longo da costa da Califórnia.
2. Interconnected series of mechanical or structural weaknesses in a material or device that can fail simultaneously or in sequence
Engineers studied the fault systems in the bridge's support structure to prevent collapse.
Os engenheiros estudaram os sistemas de falhas na estrutura de suporte da ponte para prevenir o colapso.
3. In software or systems engineering, multiple interconnected points of failure or defects that can compromise functionality
The IT team identified several fault systems in the server infrastructure that needed immediate attention.
A equipe de TI identificou vários sistemas de falhas na infraestrutura do servidor que precisavam de atenção imediata.
The term 'fault systems' is primarily used in scientific, geological, and engineering contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It gained particular prominence in the USA and Brazil due to seismic activity and infrastructure concerns. In California, the San Andreas fault system is part of public consciousness, while in Brazil, fault systems are studied in relation to mining, construction, and water resource management, particularly in regions like Minas Gerais.
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