engineering drawings
[/ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ ˈdrɔːɪŋz/]
nounpl: engineering drawings
desenhos de engenharia
1. Technical illustrations or blueprints that communicate how something should be constructed, manufactured, or assembled, using standardized symbols, dimensions, and views
The engineering drawings specify all the measurements and materials needed to build the bridge.
Os desenhos de engenharia especificam todas as medidas e materiais necessários para construir a ponte.
2. Detailed visual representations used by engineers and architects to convey design intent and technical specifications to contractors and manufacturers
The contractor reviewed the engineering drawings before starting construction.
O empreiteiro revisou os desenhos de engenharia antes de iniciar a construção.
3. Scaled technical documents that include orthographic projections, sectional views, and assembly instructions
Engineering drawings must include tolerances and material specifications.
Os desenhos de engenharia devem incluir tolerâncias e especificações de materiais.
Engineering drawings are fundamental to both Brazilian and American industries. In Brazil, they follow NBR (Normas Brasileiras) standards, while the US typically uses ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards. Both cultures emphasize precision and standardization in technical documentation, reflecting the critical importance of clear communication in construction, manufacturing, and industrial projects.
Related Idioms & Phrases
read the engineering drawings
follow the engineering drawings
update the engineering drawings
engineering drawings are not to scale
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