engineering flaws

Built-in structural weaknesses

Engineering flaws are defects in design, construction, or implementation that cause systems to malfunction or fail.

The phrase implies problems that could have been avoided with better planning or execution: The bridge collapse was attributed to engineering flaws in the support structure.

Unlike manufacturing defects, engineering flaws originate in the design phase rather than production.

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single point of failure · cracks · stress fracture · breakdowns · malfunctions · oversights · corner cutting · shortcuts · metal fatigue · fatigue · stress · structural failure · collapse · safety recall · recall · liability · structural · brittle

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design quality

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Craft of recording and mixing

precision engineering · engineering achievements · best practices · engineering innovations

source of failure

engineering flawshuman error

Mistakes by people

pilot error · misuse · manufacturing defects · wear and tear · material fatigue

quality of design/construction

engineering flawssound engineering

Craft of recording and mixing

engineering standards · craftsmanship · workmanship

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