structural breakdown
[/ˈstrʌktʃərəl ˈbreɪkdaʊn/]
nounpl: structural breakdowns
colapso estrutural
1. The failure or deterioration of the physical framework or supporting system of a building, bridge, or other structure
The bridge required immediate repairs due to a structural breakdown in its main supports.
A ponte precisava de reparos imediatos devido a um colapso estrutural em seus suportes principais.
2. The analysis or detailed breakdown of the internal components or organization of a structure
The architect provided a structural breakdown of the building's design.
O arquiteto forneceu uma análise estrutural detalhada do design do edifício.
3. A complete failure or collapse of an organized system or institution
The company faced a structural breakdown following the scandal.
A empresa enfrentou um colapso estrutural após o escândalo.
In Brazil, structural breakdown discussions are increasingly common due to infrastructure concerns in rapidly developing urban areas. The term is widely used in legal contexts when dealing with property disputes or construction liability cases. In the USA, this term is prevalent in engineering reports and building code enforcement discussions, particularly following natural disasters.
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