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earth-supported structure

[/ɜːrθ səˈpɔːrtɪd ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: earth-supported structures
estrutura apoiada em terra
1. A building or construction that is primarily supported by or rests directly on the ground, soil, or earth foundation without significant elevation or pilings
The cabin is an earth-supported structure built directly on the ground.
A cabana é uma estrutura apoiada em terra construída diretamente no solo.
2. In architecture and civil engineering, a structure designed to transfer loads through direct contact with the earth or foundation soil
Earth-supported structures require proper soil analysis before construction begins.
Estruturas apoiadas em terra requerem análise adequada do solo antes do início da construção.
Synonyms
ground-supported structureon-ground structureearth-bearing structureground-bearing structure
Antonyms
elevated structurepile-supported structuresuspended structurefloating structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura apoiada em terra
Standard technical term used in Brazilian civil engineering
São Paulo
estrutura de fundação direta
Common alternative in São Paulo construction industry
Portugal
estrutura assente em terra
Portuguese usage emphasizing direct bearing on ground

Related Idioms & Phrases

build on solid ground
foundation-based structure
direct bearing construction
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