channel beam

[ˈtʃænəl biːm]
nounpl: channel beams
viga de canal
1. A structural steel beam with a C-shaped cross-section, used in construction and engineering for support and load-bearing purposes
The engineers selected channel beams for the building's frame due to their strength-to-weight ratio.
Os engenheiros selecionaram vigas de canal para a estrutura do edifício devido à sua relação resistência-peso.
2. A steel member with two parallel flanges connected by a web, forming a channel or U-shaped profile
Channel beams are commonly used in bridge construction and industrial structures.
Vigas de canal são comumente usadas em construção de pontes e estruturas industriais.
Channel beams are essential components in both American and Brazilian construction industries. In Brazil, these structural elements are heavily utilized in the growing urban construction sector and industrial infrastructure development. The term is primarily technical and used by engineers, architects, and construction professionals in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
C-channelchannel ironstructural channelU-beam
Antonyms / Antônimos
solid beamplate steel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viga de canal
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation
Brazil Technical Sector
perfil de canal
Alternative term used in engineering specifications
Portugal
viga de secção em U
Portuguese preference for describing the U-shaped profile
Industrial Standard
canal estrutural
Used in formal construction standards and regulations

Related Words

I-beamH-beamstructural steelflangewebload-bearingconstruction materials

Related Idioms & Phrases

structural integrity
load-bearing capacity
steel frame construction
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