structural flexibility
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noun
flexibilidade estrutural
1. The capacity of a structure or system to adapt, bend, or adjust without breaking or losing its fundamental integrity and function
The building's structural flexibility allows it to withstand earthquakes without collapsing.
A flexibilidade estrutural do edifício permite que ele resista a terremotos sem desabar.
2. In business and organizations, the ability to modify processes, hierarchies, or operations in response to changing market conditions or requirements
The company's structural flexibility enabled it to quickly pivot to remote work during the pandemic.
A flexibilidade estrutural da empresa permitiu que ela mudasse rapidamente para o trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
3. In materials science, the property of a material to deform under stress and return to its original shape
Steel's structural flexibility makes it ideal for construction in seismic zones.
A flexibilidade estrutural do aço o torna ideal para construção em zonas sísmicas.
In Brazil, structural flexibility is particularly valued in construction due to the country's vulnerability to landslides and heavy rainfall. In the USA, it's emphasized in earthquake-prone areas like California. The concept has also gained importance in business vocabulary in both countries post-2020, reflecting the need for organizational agility in rapidly changing markets.
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