cantilever bracket
[ˈkæn.tə.li.vər ˈbræk.ɪt]
nounpl: cantilever brackets
suporte em balanço
1. A structural support member that projects horizontally from a wall or vertical structure, designed to support a load without requiring external bracing beneath it
The cantilever bracket holds the shelf firmly against the wall without any visible supports underneath.
O suporte em balanço mantém a prateleira firmemente contra a parede sem nenhum suporte visível por baixo.
2. An architectural or engineering element that extends beyond its point of support, transferring loads back to the main structure
Modern building designs often incorporate cantilever brackets for aesthetic and functional purposes.
Os projetos de construção modernos frequentemente incorporam suportes em balanço para fins estéticos e funcionais.
Cantilever brackets are widely used in both Brazilian and American modern architecture. In Brazil, they are common in contemporary residential and commercial construction, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where space-saving solutions are valued. The term is primarily technical and used by architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
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