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.
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