composite section
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nounpl: composite sections
seção composta
1. In engineering and construction, a structural member or assembly made of two or more different materials bonded together to act as a single unit, combining their individual properties
The bridge's composite section consists of steel reinforcement bonded with concrete.
A seção composta da ponte consiste em reforço de aço ligado ao concreto.
2. In structural analysis, a cross-sectional area composed of multiple geometric shapes or material types used to calculate structural properties like moment of inertia
Engineers analyzed the composite section to determine its load-bearing capacity.
Os engenheiros analisaram a seção composta para determinar sua capacidade de carga.
3. A building or structural element that integrates different construction materials to optimize strength, durability, and performance
The roof composite section combines wood trusses with steel plates for enhanced stability.
A seção composta do telhado combina treliças de madeira com placas de aço para maior estabilidade.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in civil engineering, structural design, and architecture. It appears frequently in engineering textbooks, construction specifications, and structural analysis reports in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is essential in modern construction practices where composite materials and hybrid structures are increasingly common for improving structural performance and sustainability.
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