compression joint
[/kəmˈpreʃən dʒɔɪnt/]
nounpl: compression joints
junta de compressão
1. A mechanical fitting that creates a watertight seal by compressing a ferrule or ring against a pipe when the fitting is tightened
The plumber used a compression joint to connect the two copper pipes without soldering.
O encanador usou uma junta de compressão para conectar os dois tubos de cobre sem soldar.
2. In structural engineering, a joint designed to withstand compressive forces by pressing surfaces together
The compression joint in the bridge structure allows for thermal expansion and contraction.
A junta de compressão na estrutura da ponte permite expansão e contração térmica.
Compression joints are widely used in both Brazilian and American plumbing due to their ease of installation without specialized tools or skills. In Brazil, they are particularly common in modern residential construction as an alternative to soldered copper joints. This type of fitting reflects the globalization of plumbing standards across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to tighten a compression joint
compression joint failure
leak-proof compression joint
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