beam design

[/biːm dɪˈzaɪn/]
nounpl: beam designs
projeto de viga
1. The process of planning and calculating the specifications of a structural beam to support loads and meet engineering requirements
The beam design must account for both dead loads and live loads in the building.
O projeto de viga deve levar em conta tanto as cargas permanentes quanto as cargas acidentais do edifício.
2. The technical specifications and architectural plans for a beam's dimensions, material, and reinforcement
The engineer completed the beam design using advanced finite element analysis software.
O engenheiro completou o projeto da viga usando software avançado de análise de elementos finitos.
3. The architectural or aesthetic configuration of a beam in a structure
The exposed beam design added character to the modern interior.
O design da viga exposta adicionou personalidade ao interior moderno.
This is technical terminology primarily used in engineering, architecture, and construction industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, beam design is governed by NBR (Normas Brasileiras) standards, while in the USA, it follows AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) and ACI (American Concrete Institute) codes. The term reflects the international nature of structural engineering practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
structural beam designbeam specificationbeam configurationbeam layout

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projeto de viga
Standard term used in engineering and construction across Brazil
São Paulo
projeto de viga
Common in technical documentation and construction industry
Rio de Janeiro
projeto de viga
Standard usage in engineering firms and construction companies
Portugal
projeto de viga
Same terminology used in Portuguese engineering standards and practices

Related Words

structural engineeringload calculationreinforced concretesteel beamdeflection analysismoment distributionshear force diagram
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