engineering materials

[/ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: engineering materials
materiais de engenharia
1. Substances and materials selected and used in the design and construction of machines, structures, and devices based on their physical and chemical properties.
The aerospace industry relies on advanced engineering materials like titanium alloys and composite fibers.
A indústria aeroespacial depende de materiais de engenharia avançados como ligas de titânio e fibras compostas.
2. Materials chosen for their strength, durability, thermal properties, electrical conductivity, or other characteristics required for specific engineering applications.
Engineering materials must be tested for stress resistance before use in construction projects.
Os materiais de engenharia devem ser testados quanto à resistência ao estresse antes do uso em projetos de construção.
3. The field of study and practice involving the selection, development, and application of materials in engineering design.
Her career in engineering materials has led to breakthroughs in sustainable construction.
Sua carreira em materiais de engenharia levou a avanços na construção sustentável.
Engineering materials is a technical field with significant importance in both Brazilian and American industrial sectors. In Brazil, the term is widely used in universities and industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and oil sectors. In the USA, the field is central to STEM education and advanced manufacturing. The study of engineering materials is crucial for sustainable development and innovation in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
structural materialsconstruction materialsindustrial materialsadvanced materialsfunctional materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais de engenharia
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
materiais de engenharia
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Rio de Janeiro
materiais de engenharia
Used in petroleum and offshore engineering contexts
Portugal
materiais de engenharia
Same terminology used in European Portuguese with emphasis on civil and mechanical engineering

Related Words

material sciencemetallurgycomposite materialsmechanical propertiesmaterial testingstructural analysismaterial selectiondurability

Related Idioms & Phrases

pushing the limits of engineering materials
material of choice for engineers
the backbone of construction
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