1. In engineering and design, a component or part whose movement, deformation, or behavior is limited by applied forces, boundary conditions, or design specifications
The constrained element in the structural analysis cannot move beyond the specified boundaries.
O elemento restringido na análise estrutural não pode se mover além dos limites especificados.
2. In computational or mathematical contexts, a variable or object subject to predetermined limitations or conditions
Each constrained element in the optimization problem must satisfy the given equations.
Cada elemento restringido no problema de otimização deve satisfazer as equações dadas.