weak fastening
[/wiːk ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/]
nounpl: weak fastenings
fixação fraca
1. A connection or attachment that lacks sufficient strength or stability to securely hold two or more objects together
The weak fastening of the shelf bracket caused it to collapse under the weight of the books.
A fixação fraca do suporte da prateleira fez com que desabasse sob o peso dos livros.
2. An inadequate method or mechanism used to join, bind, or secure components in construction, engineering, or assembly work
The engineer identified a weak fastening in the bridge structure that required immediate reinforcement.
O engenheiro identificou uma fixação fraca na estrutura da ponte que exigia reforço imediato.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and construction contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in industrial maintenance reports and construction safety documentation. The concept is critical to structural safety and is often cited in accident investigations and maintenance protocols.
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