1. An area or region in engineering, construction, or mechanical systems where the stress or tension applied is below the required or safe operational threshold
The bridge inspection revealed an insufficient tension zone in the cable system that needed immediate reinforcement.
A inspeção da ponte revelou uma zona de tensão insuficiente no sistema de cabos que necessitava reforço imediato.
2. In materials science or structural analysis, a section where tensile forces are inadequate to maintain structural integrity
The engineer identified an insufficient tension zone in the concrete beam after stress testing.
O engenheiro identificou uma zona de tensão insuficiente na viga de concreto após testes de estresse.