experimental structure
[/ˌɛkspɛrɪˈmɛntəl ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounfemininepl: experimental structures / estruturas experimentais
estrutura experimental
1. A building, framework, or physical arrangement designed and constructed to test new materials, methods, or architectural concepts under controlled conditions
The experimental structure was built to test the durability of bamboo as a sustainable construction material.
A estrutura experimental foi construída para testar a durabilidade do bambu como material de construção sustentável.
2. A temporary or prototype construction used in research, engineering, or scientific investigation
Engineers developed an experimental structure to evaluate the building's response to seismic activity.
Os engenheiros desenvolveram uma estrutura experimental para avaliar a resposta do edifício à atividade sísmica.
3. An unconventional architectural design created primarily for innovation and experimentation rather than immediate practical use
The museum featured an experimental structure that challenged traditional design principles.
O museu apresentava uma estrutura experimental que desafiava os princípios de design tradicional.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian architectural and engineering discourse, particularly in São Paulo's innovative construction sector and Rio's research institutions. It reflects Brazil's growing emphasis on sustainable and innovative building practices. In the USA, the term is commonly used in academic settings, particularly in schools of architecture and engineering. The concept aligns with both cultures' interest in technological advancement and sustainable development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pushing the boundaries of structural design
testing the waters with new materials
building from the ground up
proof of concept
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