concentrated loads
[/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪtəd loʊdz/]
nounpl: concentrated loads
cargas concentradas
1. In engineering and structural mechanics, forces or weights applied at a single point or over a very small area of a structure, rather than distributed over a larger area
The bridge must be designed to withstand concentrated loads from heavy vehicles at specific points.
A ponte deve ser projetada para resistir a cargas concentradas de veículos pesados em pontos específicos.
2. Loads that act on a limited section of a structural member, creating localized stress
Concentrated loads on the beam require reinforcement at the support points.
As cargas concentradas na viga exigem reforço nos pontos de apoio.
This is a technical term fundamental to civil engineering, architecture, and structural design. The concept is universally understood in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking engineering communities. In Brazil, this terminology is standardized in NBR (Normas Brasileiras Regulamentadoras) standards for structural design and construction.
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