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.
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