1. The minimum level of force, stress, or stimulus required to produce a response or cause failure in a material or structure
The threshold strength of the concrete beam was tested to determine its load-bearing capacity.
A resistência de limiar da viga de concreto foi testada para determinar sua capacidade de carga.
2. In materials science, the minimum stress level at which a material begins to deform or fail
Engineers calculated the threshold strength to ensure the bridge could withstand expected stresses.
Os engenheiros calcularam a resistência de limiar para garantir que a ponte pudesse suportar as tensões esperadas.