1. A displacement or shift in the alignment of structural elements, such as walls, foundations, or geological layers, typically resulting from faulting, settling, or intentional design
The earthquake caused a structural offset of several centimeters along the fault line.
O terremoto causou uma compensação estrutural de vários centímetros ao longo da linha de falha.
2. In architecture and engineering, a setback or intentional displacement in a building's design to accommodate functional or aesthetic requirements
The architect incorporated a structural offset in the foundation to account for the sloping terrain.
O arquiteto incorporou uma compensação estrutural na fundação para acomodar o terreno inclinado.