structural rigidity
[/strʌkˈtʃərəl rɪˈdʒɪdɪti/]
nounfemininepl: rigidezes estruturais
rigidez estrutural
1. The quality or state of being stiff, inflexible, or resistant to bending in a physical structure
The structural rigidity of the steel frame prevents the building from swaying in strong winds.
A rigidez estrutural da estrutura de aço impede que o edifício se mexa em ventos fortes.
2. In engineering and architecture, the resistance of a structure to deformation under load
Engineers tested the structural rigidity of the bridge to ensure safety standards.
Os engenheiros testaram a rigidez estrutural da ponte para garantir os padrões de segurança.
3. Figuratively, inflexibility or unwillingness to adapt in systems, organizations, or processes
The company suffered from structural rigidity that prevented innovation and adaptation to market changes.
A empresa sofria com a rigidez estrutural que impedia inovação e adaptação às mudanças do mercado.
This is a technical term widely used in Brazil and Portugal in engineering, architecture, and organizational management contexts. In business and organizational discourse, it is often used metaphorically to criticize bureaucratic systems perceived as resistant to change. In the United States, both technical and figurative uses are common in corporate and industrial settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lack structural rigidity
structural rigidity of the system
reduce structural rigidity
increase structural rigidity
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