Nomen

die Standsicherheit

stability, structural stability, steadiness, resistance to overturning

Die Standsicherheit des Gebäudes ist gewährleistet.

The stability of the building is guaranteed.

Der Ingenieur prüft die Standsicherheit der Brücke.

The engineer checks the structural stability of the bridge.

the stability of ((sth.)) Die Standsicherheit des Turms ist beeindruckend.

Synonyms: die Stabilität (stability), die Festigkeit (firmness); Antonyms: die Instabilität (instability)

Composed of 'Stand' (standing, position) and 'Sicherheit' (safety, security). Literally means 'standing safety'.

Picture a tall skyscraper that needs to be secure in its standing position to be safe. That's 'Standsicherheit'.

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